Ken Griffey vs Robin Yount: Career Stats Comparison
Ken Griffey and Robin Yount are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Ken Griffey played 1989–2010 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
Ken Griffey (1989–2010) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Ken Griffey finished with 2,781 hits and 630 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? Ken Griffey, with 630 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ken Griffey, with .907 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robin Yount, with .285 to Ken Griffey's .284.
- Who had more hits? Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Ken Griffey's 2,781.
- Who drove in more runs? Ken Griffey, with 1,836 to Robin Yount's 1,406.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Ken Griffey, with 43,975 career PIV to Robin Yount's 18,665.
Ken Griffey
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ken Griffey 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 | Ken Griffey | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,671 | Leads: 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 9,801 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,662 | 1,632 |
| Hits | 2,781 | Leads: 3,142 |
| Doubles | 524 | Leads: 583 |
| Triples | 38 | Leads: 126 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 630 | 251 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,836 | 1,406 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,312 | 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,779 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | 184 | Leads: 271 |
| Batting Avg | .284 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .370 | .342 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .538 | .430 |
| OPS | Leads: .907 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Ken Griffey outpaces Robin Yount 43,975 to 18,665 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,912 PIV per season to 933, across 23 seasons to 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).
Ken Griffey — top 3 seasons by OPS
Robin Yount — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Ken Griffey leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and OBP, while Robin Yount owns hits, stolen bases, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Ken Griffey. PIV agrees: Ken Griffey grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Ken Griffey and Robin Yount careers compare
From 1989 through 1993, Ken Griffey and Robin Yount were in the majors together. With 2,671 games against 2,856 across 23 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. At the plate, Ken Griffey struck out more than walked (1,779 to 1,312), and Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966). Ken Griffey is the more power-leaning hitter, with 630 of 2,781 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Robin Yount stole more often per game played (184 steals in 2,671 games for Ken Griffey, 271 in 2,856 for Robin Yount).
Ken Griffey vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Ken Griffey or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- Ken Griffey, with 630 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ken Griffey, with .907 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robin Yount, with .285 to Ken Griffey's .284.
- Who had more hits?
- Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Ken Griffey's 2,781.