Tony Perez 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). Tony Perez played 1964–1986 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
Tony Perez (1964–1986) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — they broke in during the 1960s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Tony Perez finished with 2,732 hits and 379 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? Tony Perez, with 379 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS? Tony Perez, with .804 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robin Yount, with .285 to Tony Perez's .279.
- Who had more hits? Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Tony Perez's 2,732.
- Who drove in more runs? Tony Perez, with 1,652 to Robin Yount's 1,406.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Tony Perez, with 28,896 career PIV to Robin Yount's 18,665.
- Who won more championships? Tony Perez, with 2 World Series titles to Robin Yount's 0.
Tony Perez
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Tony Perez 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 1960s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Tony Perez | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,777 | Leads: 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 9,778 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | 1,272 | Leads: 1,632 |
| Hits | 2,732 | Leads: 3,142 |
| Doubles | 505 | Leads: 583 |
| Triples | 79 | Leads: 126 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 379 | 251 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,652 | 1,406 |
| Walks | 925 | Leads: 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,867 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | 49 | Leads: 271 |
| Batting Avg | .279 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | .341 | Leads: .342 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .463 | .430 |
| OPS | Leads: .804 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Tony Perez outpaces Robin Yount 28,896 to 18,665 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 1,256 PIV per season to 933, across 23 seasons to 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).
Tony Perez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Robin Yount — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robin Yount leads in hits, runs, stolen bases, and batting average, while Tony Perez owns home runs, RBI, 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 Tony Perez 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 Tony Perez and Robin Yount careers compare
Tony Perez and Robin Yount were active at the same time between 1974 and 1986. The two careers are close in length, 2,777 games for Tony Perez and 2,856 for Robin Yount across 23 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. Tony Perez's edges on the table are home runs (379 to 251), RBI (1,652 to 1,406), and slugging percentage (.463 to .430). At the plate, Tony Perez struck out more than walked (1,867 to 925), and Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966). Tony Perez is the more power-leaning hitter, with 379 of 2,732 hits leaving the park.
Tony Perez vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Tony Perez or Robin Yount?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robin Yount leads Tony Perez in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Tony Perez or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- Tony Perez, with 379 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Tony Perez, with .804 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robin Yount, with .285 to Tony Perez's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Tony Perez's 2,732.