George Springer 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). George Springer has played 2014–present 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
George Springer (2014–present) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1970s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. George Springer has 1,595 hits and 308 home runs through October 12, 2026; 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? George Springer, with 308 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS? George Springer, with .823 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average? Robin Yount, with .285 to George Springer's .265.
- Who had more hits? Robin Yount, with 3,142 to George Springer's 1,595.
- Who drove in more runs? Robin Yount, with 1,406 to George Springer's 850.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Robin Yount, with 18,665 career PIV to George Springer's 16,439.
- Who won more championships? George Springer, with 1 World Series title to Robin Yount's 0.
George Springer
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for George Springer 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 2010s and the 1970s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
George Springer is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | George Springer | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,571 | Leads: 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 6,017 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | 1,041 | Leads: 1,632 |
| Hits | 1,595 | Leads: 3,142 |
| Doubles | 272 | Leads: 583 |
| Triples | 25 | Leads: 126 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 308 | 251 |
| RBI | 850 | Leads: 1,406 |
| Walks | 723 | Leads: 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,410 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | 132 | Leads: 271 |
| Batting Avg | .265 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .351 | .342 |
| Slugging % | Leads: .472 | .430 |
| OPS | Leads: .823 | .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robin Yount leads George Springer 18,665 to 16,439 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Robin Yount played 20 seasons to George Springer's 12, while George Springer carries the higher per-season figure (1,370 to 933). 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).
George Springer — 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 George Springer owns home runs, OBP, 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 George Springer and Robin Yount careers compare
No season is shared: Robin Yount played 1974–1993, George Springer 2014–present. Robin Yount has the far longer record, 2,856 games against 1,571 across 12 and 20 PIV seasons, which inflates every career total. Where George Springer comes out ahead, it is in home runs (308 to 251), on-base percentage (.351 to .342), and slugging percentage (.472 to .430). At the plate, George Springer struck out more than walked (1,410 to 723), and Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966). Home runs make up a larger share of George Springer's hits: 308 of 1,595 for George Springer, 251 of 3,142 for Robin Yount. George Springer's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
George Springer vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, George Springer or Robin Yount?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robin Yount leads George Springer in 10 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did George Springer or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- George Springer, with 308 to Robin Yount's 251.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- George Springer, with .823 to Robin Yount's .772.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Robin Yount, with .285 to George Springer's .265.
- Who had more hits?
- Robin Yount, with 3,142 to George Springer's 1,595.