Fred Lynn vs Robin Yount: Career Stats Comparison
Robin Yount has the better career line of the two, leading 10 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Fred Lynn played 1974–1990 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
Fred Lynn (1974–1990) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Fred Lynn finished with 1,960 hits and 306 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? Fred Lynn, with 306 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS? Fred Lynn, with .845 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robin Yount, with .285 to Fred Lynn's .283.
- Who had more hits? Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Fred Lynn's 1,960.
- Who drove in more runs? Robin Yount, with 1,406 to Fred Lynn's 1,111.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Fred Lynn, with 25,648 career PIV to Robin Yount's 18,665.
Fred Lynn
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Fred Lynn 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 | Fred Lynn | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,969 | Leads: 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 6,925 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | 1,063 | Leads: 1,632 |
| Hits | 1,960 | Leads: 3,142 |
| Doubles | 388 | Leads: 583 |
| Triples | 43 | Leads: 126 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 306 | 251 |
| RBI | 1,111 | Leads: 1,406 |
| Walks | 857 | Leads: 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,116 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | 72 | Leads: 271 |
| Batting Avg | .283 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .360 | .342 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .484 | .430 |
| OPS | Leads: .845 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Fred Lynn outpaces Robin Yount 25,648 to 18,665 — driven by per-season impact — 1,425 PIV per season to 933 — rather than by longevity, since Fred Lynn played 18 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).
Fred Lynn — top 3 seasons by OPS
Robin Yount — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robin Yount leads in hits, RBI, runs, and stolen bases, while Fred Lynn owns home runs, OBP, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Robin Yount. Note that PIV actually grades Fred Lynn ahead, which means Robin Yount's edge is partly volume. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Fred Lynn and Robin Yount careers compare
The careers of Fred Lynn (1974–1990) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) overlapped from 1974 to 1990, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 1,969 games against 2,856 across 18 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Fred Lynn comes out ahead, it is in home runs (306 to 251), on-base percentage (.360 to .342), and slugging percentage (.484 to .430). Fred Lynn struck out more than walked (1,116 to 857); Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966). Home runs make up a larger share of Fred Lynn's hits: 306 of 1,960 for Fred Lynn, 251 of 3,142 for Robin Yount.
Fred Lynn vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Fred Lynn or Robin Yount?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robin Yount leads Fred Lynn in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Fred Lynn or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- Fred Lynn, with 306 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Fred Lynn, with .845 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robin Yount, with .285 to Fred Lynn's .283.
- Who had more hits?
- Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Fred Lynn's 1,960.