Dale Murphy 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). Dale Murphy played 1976–1993 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
Dale Murphy (1976–1993) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Dale Murphy finished with 2,111 hits and 398 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? Dale Murphy, with 398 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS? Dale Murphy, with .815 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robin Yount, with .285 to Dale Murphy's .265.
- Who had more hits? Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Dale Murphy's 2,111.
- Who drove in more runs? Robin Yount, with 1,406 to Dale Murphy's 1,266.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Dale Murphy, with 24,431 career PIV to Robin Yount's 18,665.
Dale Murphy
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Dale Murphy 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 | Dale Murphy | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,180 | Leads: 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 7,960 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | 1,197 | Leads: 1,632 |
| Hits | 2,111 | Leads: 3,142 |
| Doubles | 350 | Leads: 583 |
| Triples | 39 | Leads: 126 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 398 | 251 |
| RBI | 1,266 | Leads: 1,406 |
| Walks | Leads: 986 | 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,748 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | 161 | Leads: 271 |
| Batting Avg | .265 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .346 | .342 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .469 | .430 |
| OPS | Leads: .815 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Dale Murphy leads Robin Yount 24,431 to 18,665 — driven by per-season impact — 1,286 PIV per season to 933 — rather than by longevity, since Dale Murphy 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).
Dale Murphy — 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 Dale Murphy 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 Dale Murphy 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 Dale Murphy and Robin Yount careers compare
Dale Murphy and Robin Yount were active at the same time between 1976 and 1993. The two careers are close in length, 2,180 games for Dale Murphy and 2,856 for Robin Yount across 19 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Dale Murphy struck out more than walked (1,748 to 986), and Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966). Dale Murphy is the more power-leaning hitter, with 398 of 2,111 hits leaving the park. Robin Yount was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. In on-base percentage, Dale Murphy holds the edge, .346 to .342.
Dale Murphy vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Dale Murphy or Robin Yount?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robin Yount leads Dale Murphy in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Dale Murphy or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- Dale Murphy, with 398 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Dale Murphy, with .815 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robin Yount, with .285 to Dale Murphy's .265.
- Who had more hits?
- Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Dale Murphy's 2,111.