Frank Robinson vs Robin Yount: Career Stats Comparison
Frank Robinson has the better career line of the two, leading 8 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Frank Robinson played 1956–1976 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
Frank Robinson (1956–1976) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — they broke in during the 1950s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Frank Robinson finished with 2,943 hits and 586 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? Frank Robinson, with 586 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS? Frank Robinson, with .926 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? Frank Robinson, with .294 to Robin Yount's .285.
- Who had more hits? Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Frank Robinson's 2,943.
- Who drove in more runs? Frank Robinson, with 1,812 to Robin Yount's 1,406.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Frank Robinson, with 67,113 career PIV to Robin Yount's 18,665.
- Who won more championships? Frank Robinson, with 2 World Series titles to Robin Yount's 0.
Frank Robinson
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Frank Robinson 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 1950s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Frank Robinson | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,808 | Leads: 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 10,006 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,829 | 1,632 |
| Hits | 2,943 | Leads: 3,142 |
| Doubles | 528 | Leads: 583 |
| Triples | 72 | Leads: 126 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 586 | 251 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,812 | 1,406 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,420 | 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,532 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | 204 | Leads: 271 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .294 | .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .389 | .342 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .537 | .430 |
| OPS | Leads: .926 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Frank Robinson outpaces Robin Yount 67,113 to 18,665 — driven by both sides of the ledger: 3,051 PIV per season to 933, across 22 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).
Frank Robinson — top 3 seasons by OPS
Robin Yount — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Frank Robinson leads in home runs, RBI, runs, and batting average, while Robin Yount owns hits and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Frank Robinson. PIV agrees: Frank Robinson grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Frank Robinson and Robin Yount careers compare
The careers of Frank Robinson (1956–1976) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) overlapped from 1974 to 1976, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 2,808 games against 2,856 across 22 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Frank Robinson struck out more than walked (1,532 to 1,420); Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966). Home runs make up a larger share of Frank Robinson's hits: 586 of 2,943 for Frank Robinson, 251 of 3,142 for Robin Yount. Robin Yount was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Frank Robinson's slugging percentage of .537 tops Robin Yount's .430.
Frank Robinson vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Frank Robinson or Robin Yount?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Frank Robinson leads Robin Yount in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Frank Robinson or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- Frank Robinson, with 586 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Frank Robinson, with .926 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Frank Robinson, with .294 to Robin Yount's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Frank Robinson's 2,943.