Alan Trammell vs Robin Yount: Career Stats Comparison
Robin Yount has the better career line of the two, leading 13 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Alan Trammell played 1977–1996 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
Alan Trammell (1977–1996) and Robin Yount (1974–1993) — both broke in during the 1970s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Alan Trammell finished with 2,365 hits and 185 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? Robin Yount, with 251 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS? Robin Yount, with .772 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average? Neither — both are at .285.
- Who had more hits? Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Alan Trammell's 2,365.
- Who drove in more runs? Robin Yount, with 1,406 to Alan Trammell's 1,003.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Robin Yount, with 18,665 career PIV to Alan Trammell's 13,203.
- Who won more championships? Alan Trammell, with 1 World Series title to Robin Yount's 0.
Alan Trammell
Robin Yount
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Alan Trammell 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 | Alan Trammell | Robin Yount |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 2,293 | Leads: 2,856 |
| At-Bats | 8,288 | Leads: 11,008 |
| Runs | 1,231 | Leads: 1,632 |
| Hits | 2,365 | Leads: 3,142 |
| Doubles | 412 | Leads: 583 |
| Triples | 55 | Leads: 126 |
| Home Runs | 185 | Leads: 251 |
| RBI | 1,003 | Leads: 1,406 |
| Walks | 850 | Leads: 966 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 874 | 1,350 |
| Stolen Bases | 236 | Leads: 271 |
| Batting Avg | .285 | Leads: .285 |
| On-Base % | Leads: .352 | .342 |
| Slugging % | .415 | Leads: .430 |
| OPS | .767 | Leads: .772 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Robin Yount outpaces Alan Trammell 18,665 to 13,203 — driven by per-season impact — 933 PIV per season to 660 — rather than by longevity, since Robin Yount played 20 seasons to Alan Trammell'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).
Alan Trammell — top 3 seasons by OPS
Robin Yount — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Robin Yount leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Alan Trammell owns OBP. 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 Alan Trammell and Robin Yount careers compare
Alan Trammell and Robin Yount were active at the same time between 1977 and 1993. With 2,293 games against 2,856 across 20 and 20 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Where Alan Trammell comes out ahead, it is in on-base percentage (.352 to .342). At the plate, Alan Trammell struck out more than walked (874 to 850), and Robin Yount struck out more than walked (1,350 to 966). Alan Trammell was the more frequent base stealer relative to games played. Robin Yount's slugging percentage of .430 tops Alan Trammell's .415.
Alan Trammell vs Robin Yount: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Alan Trammell or Robin Yount?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Robin Yount leads Alan Trammell in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Alan Trammell or Robin Yount hit more home runs?
- Robin Yount, with 251 to Alan Trammell's 185.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Robin Yount, with .772 to Alan Trammell's .767.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Neither — both are at .285.
- Who had more hits?
- Robin Yount, with 3,142 to Alan Trammell's 2,365.