Chili Davis vs Robin Yount: Career Stats Comparison
Robin Yount has the better career line of the two, leading 9 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Chili Davis played 1981–1999 as a hitter; Robin Yount played 1974–1993 as a hitter.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
Chili Davis (1981–1999) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Chili Davis finished with 2,380 hits and 350 home runs; Robin Yount finished with 3,142 hits and 251 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Chili Davis, with 350 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS? Chili Davis, with .811 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robin Yount, with .285 to Chili Davis's .274.
- Who had more hits? Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Chili Davis's 2,380.
- Who drove in more runs? Robin Yount, with 1,406 to Chili Davis's 1,372.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Chili Davis, with 21,833 career PIV to Robin Yount's 18,665.
- Who won more championships? Chili Davis, with 3 World Series titles to Robin Yount's 0.
Chili Davis
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Chili Davis and Robin Yount. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 14 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other one is a counting total on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded it. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, and the 1980s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Chili Davis | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,436 | Leads: 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 8,673 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | 1,240 | Leads: 1,632 |
| Hits | 2,380 | Leads: 3,142 |
| Doubles | 424 | Leads: 583 |
| Triples | 30 | Leads: 126 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 350 | 251 |
| RBI | 1,372 | Leads: 1,406 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,194 | 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,698 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | 142 | Leads: 271 |
| Batting Avg | .274 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .360 | .342 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .451 | .430 |
| OPS | Leads: .811 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Chili Davis leads Robin Yount 21,833 to 18,665 — driven by per-season impact — 1,149 PIV per season to 933 — rather than by longevity, since Chili Davis played 19 seasons to Robin Yount's 20. PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Chili Davis — top 3 seasons by OPS
Robin Yount — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robin Yount leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Chili Davis owns home runs, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Robin Yount. Note that PIV actually grades Chili Davis ahead, which means Robin Yount's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Chili Davis and Robin Yount careers compare
Chili Davis and Robin Yount were active at the same time between 1981 and 1993. The two careers are close in length, 2,436 games for Chili Davis and 2,856 for Robin Yount across 19 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Chili Davis struck out more than walked (1,698 to 1,194), and Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966). Chili Davis is the more power-leaning hitter, with 350 of 2,380 hits leaving the park. Robin Yount was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Chili Davis vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Chili Davis or Robin Yount?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robin Yount leads Chili Davis in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Chili Davis or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- Chili Davis, with 350 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Chili Davis, with .811 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robin Yount, with .285 to Chili Davis's .274.
- Who had more hits?
- Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Chili Davis's 2,380.