Mike Schmidt vs Robin Yount: Career Stats Comparison
Robin Yount 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). Mike Schmidt played 1972–1989 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
Mike Schmidt (1972–1989) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Mike Schmidt finished with 2,234 hits and 548 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? Mike Schmidt, with 548 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS? Mike Schmidt, with .908 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robin Yount, with .285 to Mike Schmidt's .267.
- Who had more hits? Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Mike Schmidt's 2,234.
- Who drove in more runs? Mike Schmidt, with 1,595 to Robin Yount's 1,406.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Mike Schmidt, with 49,630 career PIV to Robin Yount's 18,665.
- Who won more championships? Mike Schmidt, with 1 World Series title to Robin Yount's 0.
Mike Schmidt
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Mike Schmidt 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 | Mike Schmidt | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,404 | Leads: 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 8,352 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | 1,506 | Leads: 1,632 |
| Hits | 2,234 | Leads: 3,142 |
| Doubles | 408 | Leads: 583 |
| Triples | 59 | Leads: 126 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 548 | 251 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,595 | 1,406 |
| Walks | Leads: 1,507 | 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,883 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | 174 | Leads: 271 |
| Batting Avg | .267 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .380 | .342 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .527 | .430 |
| OPS | Leads: .908 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Mike Schmidt outpaces Robin Yount 49,630 to 18,665 — driven by per-season impact — 2,757 PIV per season to 933 — rather than by longevity, since Mike Schmidt played 18 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).
Mike Schmidt — top 3 seasons by OPS
Robin Yount — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Mike Schmidt leads in home runs, RBI, OBP, and OPS, while Robin Yount owns hits, runs, and stolen bases. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Mike Schmidt. PIV agrees: Mike Schmidt grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Mike Schmidt and Robin Yount careers compare
Mike Schmidt and Robin Yount were active at the same time between 1974 and 1989. The two careers are close in length, 2,404 games for Mike Schmidt and 2,856 for Robin Yount across 18 and 20 PIV seasons, so the totals compare on fairly even terms. At the plate, Mike Schmidt struck out more than walked (1,883 to 1,507), and Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966). Mike Schmidt is the more power-leaning hitter, with 548 of 2,234 hits leaving the park. On the bases, Robin Yount stole more often per game played (174 steals in 2,404 games for Mike Schmidt, 271 in 2,856 for Robin Yount).
Mike Schmidt vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Mike Schmidt or Robin Yount?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robin Yount leads Mike Schmidt in 8 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Mike Schmidt or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- Mike Schmidt, with 548 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Mike Schmidt, with .908 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robin Yount, with .285 to Mike Schmidt's .267.
- Who had more hits?
- Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Mike Schmidt's 2,234.