Barry Larkin 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). Barry Larkin played 1986–2004 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
Barry Larkin (1986–2004) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Barry Larkin finished with 2,340 hits and 198 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 Barry Larkin's 198.
- Who had the higher OPS? Barry Larkin, with .815 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? Barry Larkin, with .295 to Robin Yount's .285.
- Who had more hits? Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Barry Larkin's 2,340.
- Who drove in more runs? Robin Yount, with 1,406 to Barry Larkin's 960.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Robin Yount, with 18,665 career PIV to Barry Larkin's 17,788.
- Who won more championships? Barry Larkin, with 1 World Series title to Robin Yount's 0.
Barry Larkin
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Barry Larkin 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 | Barry Larkin | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,180 | Leads: 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 7,937 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | 1,329 | Leads: 1,632 |
| Hits | 2,340 | Leads: 3,142 |
| Doubles | 441 | Leads: 583 |
| Triples | 76 | Leads: 126 |
| Home Runs | 198 | Leads: 251 |
| RBI | 960 | Leads: 1,406 |
| Walks | 939 | Leads: 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 817 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | Leads: 379 | 271 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .295 | .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .371 | .342 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .444 | .430 |
| OPS | Leads: .815 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robin Yount edges Barry Larkin 18,665 to 17,788 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Robin Yount played 20 seasons to Barry Larkin's 19, while Barry Larkin carries the higher per-season figure (936 to 933). 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).
Barry Larkin — top 3 seasons by OPS
Robin Yount — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robin Yount leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Barry Larkin owns stolen bases, batting average, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Robin Yount. PIV agrees: Robin Yount grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Barry Larkin and Robin Yount careers compare
Barry Larkin and Robin Yount were active at the same time between 1986 and 1993. The two careers are close in length, 2,180 games for Barry Larkin and 2,856 for Robin Yount across 19 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Barry Larkin walked more often than struck out (939 walks, 817 strikeouts), while Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966). On the bases, Barry Larkin stole more often per game played (379 steals in 2,180 games for Barry Larkin, 271 in 2,856 for Robin Yount). Barry Larkin's slugging percentage of .444 tops Robin Yount's .430.
Barry Larkin vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Barry Larkin or Robin Yount?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robin Yount leads Barry Larkin in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Barry Larkin or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- Robin Yount, with 251 to Barry Larkin's 198.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Barry Larkin, with .815 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Barry Larkin, with .295 to Robin Yount's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Barry Larkin's 2,340.