Paul O'Neill 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). Paul O'Neill played 1985–2001 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
Paul O'Neill (1985–2001) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — they broke in during the 1980s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Paul O'Neill finished with 2,105 hits and 281 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? Paul O'Neill, with 281 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS? Paul O'Neill, with .833 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? Paul O'Neill, with .288 to Robin Yount's .285.
- Who had more hits? Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Paul O'Neill's 2,105.
- Who drove in more runs? Robin Yount, with 1,406 to Paul O'Neill's 1,269.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul O'Neill, with 18,817 career PIV to Robin Yount's 18,665.
- Who won more championships? Paul O'Neill, with 5 World Series titles to Robin Yount's 0.
Paul O'Neill
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul O'Neill 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 | Paul O'Neill | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,053 | Leads: 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 7,318 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | 1,041 | Leads: 1,632 |
| Hits | 2,105 | Leads: 3,142 |
| Doubles | 451 | Leads: 583 |
| Triples | 21 | Leads: 126 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 281 | 251 |
| RBI | 1,269 | Leads: 1,406 |
| Walks | 892 | Leads: 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,166 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | 141 | Leads: 271 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .288 | .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .363 | .342 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .470 | .430 |
| OPS | Leads: .833 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul O'Neill edges Robin Yount 18,817 to 18,665 — driven by per-season impact — 1,107 PIV per season to 933 — rather than by longevity, since Paul O'Neill played 17 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).
Paul O'Neill — top 3 seasons by OPS
Robin Yount — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul O'Neill leads in home runs, batting average, OBP, and OPS, while Robin Yount owns hits, RBI, and runs. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Paul O'Neill. PIV agrees: Paul O'Neill grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Paul O'Neill and Robin Yount careers compare
Paul O'Neill and Robin Yount were active at the same time between 1985 and 1993. With 2,053 games against 2,856 across 17 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Paul O'Neill struck out more than walked (1,166 to 892); Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966). Home runs make up a larger share of Paul O'Neill's hits: 281 of 2,105 for Paul O'Neill, 251 of 3,142 for Robin Yount. On the bases, Robin Yount stole more often per game played (141 steals in 2,053 games for Paul O'Neill, 271 in 2,856 for Robin Yount). Paul O'Neill's slugging percentage of .470 tops Robin Yount's .430.
Paul O'Neill vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Paul O'Neill or Robin Yount?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robin Yount leads Paul O'Neill in 9 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Paul O'Neill or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- Paul O'Neill, with 281 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Paul O'Neill, with .833 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Paul O'Neill, with .288 to Robin Yount's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Paul O'Neill's 2,105.