Ivan Rodriguez 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). Ivan Rodriguez played 1991–2011 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
Ivan Rodriguez (1991–2011) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — they broke in during the 1990s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Ivan Rodriguez finished with 2,844 hits and 311 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? Ivan Rodriguez, with 311 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS? Ivan Rodriguez, with .798 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? Ivan Rodriguez, with .296 to Robin Yount's .285.
- Who had more hits? Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Ivan Rodriguez's 2,844.
- Who drove in more runs? Robin Yount, with 1,406 to Ivan Rodriguez's 1,332.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Robin Yount, with 18,665 career PIV to Ivan Rodriguez's 10,232.
- Who won more championships? Ivan Rodriguez, with 1 World Series title to Robin Yount's 0.
Ivan Rodriguez
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Ivan Rodriguez 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 1990s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Ivan Rodriguez | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,543 | Leads: 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 9,592 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | 1,354 | Leads: 1,632 |
| Hits | 2,844 | Leads: 3,142 |
| Doubles | 572 | Leads: 583 |
| Triples | 51 | Leads: 126 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 311 | 251 |
| RBI | 1,332 | Leads: 1,406 |
| Walks | 513 | Leads: 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,474 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | 127 | Leads: 271 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .296 | .285 |
| On-Base % | .334 | Leads: .342 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .464 | .430 |
| OPS | Leads: .798 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robin Yount outpaces Ivan Rodriguez 18,665 to 10,232 — driven by per-season impact — 933 PIV per season to 445 — rather than by longevity, since Robin Yount played 20 seasons to Ivan Rodriguez's 23. 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).
Ivan Rodriguez — 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 Ivan Rodriguez owns home runs, batting average, and OPS. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Robin Yount. PIV agrees: Robin Yount grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Ivan Rodriguez and Robin Yount careers compare
Ivan Rodriguez and Robin Yount were active at the same time between 1991 and 1993. With 2,543 games against 2,856 across 23 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Ivan Rodriguez's edges on the table are home runs (311 to 251), batting average (.296 to .285), and slugging percentage (.464 to .430). At the plate, Ivan Rodriguez struck out more than walked (1,474 to 513), and Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966). Ivan Rodriguez is the more power-leaning hitter, with 311 of 2,844 hits leaving the park. Robin Yount was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played.
Ivan Rodriguez vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Ivan Rodriguez or Robin Yount?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robin Yount leads Ivan Rodriguez in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Ivan Rodriguez or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with 311 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with .798 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Ivan Rodriguez, with .296 to Robin Yount's .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Ivan Rodriguez's 2,844.