Jeff Kent vs Robin Yount: Career Stats Comparison
Robin Yount has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Jeff Kent played 1992–2008 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
Jeff Kent (1992–2008) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Jeff Kent finished with 2,461 hits and 377 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? Jeff Kent, with 377 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS? Jeff Kent, with .855 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? Jeff Kent, with .290 to Robin Yount's .285.
- Who had more hits? Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Jeff Kent's 2,461.
- Who drove in more runs? Jeff Kent, with 1,518 to Robin Yount's 1,406.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Jeff Kent, with 22,166 career PIV to Robin Yount's 18,665.
- Who won more championships? Jeff Kent, with 1 World Series title to Robin Yount's 0.
Jeff Kent
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Jeff Kent 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 1990s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Jeff Kent | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,298 | Leads: 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 8,498 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | 1,320 | Leads: 1,632 |
| Hits | 2,461 | Leads: 3,142 |
| Doubles | 560 | Leads: 583 |
| Triples | 47 | Leads: 126 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 377 | 251 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,518 | 1,406 |
| Walks | 801 | Leads: 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,522 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | 94 | Leads: 271 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .290 | .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .356 | .342 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .500 | .430 |
| OPS | Leads: .855 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Jeff Kent leads Robin Yount 22,166 to 18,665 — driven by per-season impact — 1,167 PIV per season to 933 — rather than by longevity, since Jeff Kent 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).
Jeff Kent — top 3 seasons by OPS
Robin Yount — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Jeff Kent leads in home runs, RBI, batting average, and OBP, while Robin Yount owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Jeff Kent. PIV agrees: Jeff Kent grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Jeff Kent and Robin Yount careers compare
Jeff Kent and Robin Yount were active at the same time between 1992 and 1993. With 2,298 games against 2,856 across 19 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Jeff Kent struck out more than walked (1,522 to 801); Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966). Jeff Kent is the more power-leaning hitter, with 377 of 2,461 hits leaving the park. Robin Yount was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. On the peak-season lists, Jeff Kent's best year is 2000 at 1.021 OPS and Robin Yount's is 1982 at .957 OPS; Jeff Kent has the stronger single season.
Jeff Kent vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Jeff Kent or Robin Yount?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robin Yount leads Jeff Kent in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Jeff Kent or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- Jeff Kent, with 377 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Jeff Kent, with .855 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Jeff Kent, with .290 to Robin Yount's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Jeff Kent's 2,461.