Tony Gwynn 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). Tony Gwynn played 1982–2001 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
Tony Gwynn (1982–2001) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Tony Gwynn finished with 3,141 hits and 135 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? Robin Yount, with 251 to Tony Gwynn's 135.
- Who had the higher OPS? Tony Gwynn, with .847 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? Tony Gwynn, with .338 to Robin Yount's .285.
- Who had more hits? Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Tony Gwynn's 3,141.
- Who drove in more runs? Robin Yount, with 1,406 to Tony Gwynn's 1,138.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tony Gwynn, with 30,602 career PIV to Robin Yount's 18,665.
Tony Gwynn
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Tony Gwynn 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 | Tony Gwynn | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,440 | Leads: 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 9,288 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | 1,383 | Leads: 1,632 |
| Hits | 3,141 | Leads: 3,142 |
| Doubles | 543 | Leads: 583 |
| Triples | 85 | Leads: 126 |
| Home Runs | 135 | Leads: 251 |
| RBI | 1,138 | Leads: 1,406 |
| Walks | 790 | Leads: 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 434 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 319 | 271 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .338 | .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .388 | .342 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .459 | .430 |
| OPS | Leads: .847 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tony Gwynn outpaces Robin Yount 30,602 to 18,665 — driven by per-season impact — 1,530 PIV per season to 933 — rather than by longevity, since Tony Gwynn played 20 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).
Tony Gwynn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Robin Yount — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Tony Gwynn leads in stolen bases, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Robin Yount owns hits, home runs, and RBI. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Tony Gwynn. PIV agrees: Tony Gwynn grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Tony Gwynn and Robin Yount careers compare
From 1982 through 1993, Tony Gwynn and Robin Yount were in the majors together. With 2,440 games against 2,856 across 20 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Plate discipline differs: Tony Gwynn walked more often than struck out (790 walks, 434 strikeouts), but Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966). Home runs make up a larger share of Robin Yount's hits: 135 of 3,141 for Tony Gwynn, 251 of 3,142 for Robin Yount. On the bases, Tony Gwynn stole more often per game played (319 steals in 2,440 games for Tony Gwynn, 271 in 2,856 for Robin Yount).
Tony Gwynn vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Tony Gwynn or Robin Yount?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robin Yount leads Tony Gwynn in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Tony Gwynn or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- Robin Yount, with 251 to Tony Gwynn's 135.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Tony Gwynn, with .847 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Tony Gwynn, with .338 to Robin Yount's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Tony Gwynn's 3,141.