Rickey Henderson vs Robin Yount: Career Stats Comparison
Rickey Henderson 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). Rickey Henderson played 1979–2003 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
Rickey Henderson (1979–2003) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Rickey Henderson finished with 3,055 hits and 297 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? Rickey Henderson, with 297 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS? Rickey Henderson, with .820 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robin Yount, with .285 to Rickey Henderson's .279.
- Who had more hits? Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Rickey Henderson's 3,055.
- Who drove in more runs? Robin Yount, with 1,406 to Rickey Henderson's 1,115.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Rickey Henderson, with 37,642 career PIV to Robin Yount's 18,665.
- Who won more championships? Rickey Henderson, with 2 World Series titles to Robin Yount's 0.
Rickey Henderson
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Rickey Henderson 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, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Rickey Henderson | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 3,081 | 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 10,961 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | Leads: 2,295 | 1,632 |
| Hits | 3,055 | Leads: 3,142 |
| Doubles | 510 | Leads: 583 |
| Triples | 66 | Leads: 126 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 297 | 251 |
| RBI | 1,115 | Leads: 1,406 |
| Walks | Leads: 2,190 | 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,694 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 1,406 | 271 |
| Batting Avg | .279 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .401 | .342 |
| Slugging % | .419 | Leads: .430 |
| OPS | Leads: .820 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Rickey Henderson outpaces Robin Yount 37,642 to 18,665 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,298 PIV per season to 933, across 29 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).
Rickey Henderson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Robin Yount — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Rickey Henderson leads in home runs, runs, stolen bases, and OBP, while Robin Yount owns hits, RBI, and batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Rickey Henderson. PIV agrees: Rickey Henderson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Rickey Henderson and Robin Yount careers compare
The careers of Rickey Henderson (1979–2003) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) overlapped from 1979 to 1993, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. The two careers are close in length, 3,081 games for Rickey Henderson and 2,856 for Robin Yount across 29 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Rickey Henderson walked more often than struck out (2,190 walks, 1,694 strikeouts), while Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966). Rickey Henderson was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In slugging percentage, Robin Yount holds the edge, .430 to .419.
Rickey Henderson vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Rickey Henderson or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- Rickey Henderson, with 297 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Rickey Henderson, with .820 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robin Yount, with .285 to Rickey Henderson's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Rickey Henderson's 3,055.