Robin Yount
⭐ Hall of Fame 1999
Born: 9/16/1955 in Danville, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1974-04-05 | Final Game: 1993-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Robin R. Yount
Biography
Robin Yount, born in 1955, was a distinguished professional baseball player who played his entire career with the Milwaukee Brewers from 1974 to 1993. Known for his exceptional all-around abilities, Yount was a key figure in the Brewers' rise during the 1980s, showcasing a blend of power and speed that made him a formidable presence on the field. Over the course of his 2,856 games, he amassed 3,142 hits, 251 home runs, and 1,406 RBIs, all while maintaining a solid batting average of .285. His skills on the basepaths were evident as he recorded 271 stolen bases, demonstrating his agility and strategic awareness.
Yount's contributions to the game were recognized with three All-Star selections throughout his career, and in 1999, he received baseball's highest honor when he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. His playing style was characterized by a combination of technical skill and resilience, earning him the respect of both fans and peers alike. As one of the standout players of his era, Yount helped to elevate the Brewers to prominence, particularly during their memorable run to the World Series in 1982. His legacy remains significant in the annals of baseball history, marking him as one of the greats of his generation.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2856 | 11008 | 1632 | 3142 | 583 | 126 | 251 | 1406 | 271 | 966 | 1350 | 0.285 | 0.342 | 0.430 | 0.772 | 17687.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | ATL | AL | 107 | 344 | 48 | 86 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 26 | 7 | 12 | 46 | 0.250 | -788.5 |
| 1975 | ATL | AL | 147 | 558 | 67 | 149 | 28 | 2 | 8 | 52 | 12 | 33 | 69 | 0.267 | -576.1 |
| 1976 | ATL | AL | 161 | 638 | 59 | 161 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 54 | 16 | 38 | 69 | 0.252 | -1680.0 |
| 1977 | ATL | AL | 154 | 605 | 66 | 174 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 49 | 16 | 41 | 80 | 0.288 | -361.3 |
| 1978 | ATL | AL | 127 | 502 | 66 | 147 | 23 | 9 | 9 | 71 | 16 | 24 | 43 | 0.293 | 472.2 |
| 1979 | ATL | AL | 149 | 577 | 72 | 154 | 26 | 5 | 8 | 51 | 11 | 35 | 52 | 0.267 | -851.2 |
| 1980 | ATL | AL | 143 | 611 | 121 | 179 | 49 | 10 | 23 | 87 | 20 | 26 | 67 | 0.293 | 1744.8 |
| 1981 | ATL | AL | 96 | 377 | 50 | 103 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 49 | 4 | 22 | 37 | 0.273 | 271.2 |
| 1982 | ATL | AL | 156 | 635 | 129 | 210 | 46 | 12 | 29 | 114 | 14 | 54 | 63 | 0.331 | 4099.4 |
| 1983 | ATL | AL | 149 | 578 | 102 | 178 | 42 | 10 | 17 | 80 | 12 | 72 | 58 | 0.308 | 2799.1 |
| 1984 | ATL | AL | 160 | 624 | 105 | 186 | 27 | 7 | 16 | 80 | 14 | 67 | 67 | 0.298 | 1732.5 |
| 1985 | ATL | AL | 122 | 466 | 76 | 129 | 26 | 3 | 15 | 68 | 10 | 49 | 56 | 0.277 | 826.1 |
| 1986 | ATL | AL | 140 | 522 | 82 | 163 | 31 | 7 | 9 | 46 | 14 | 62 | 73 | 0.312 | 1847.2 |
| 1987 | ATL | AL | 158 | 635 | 99 | 198 | 25 | 9 | 21 | 103 | 19 | 76 | 94 | 0.312 | 2200.5 |
| 1988 | ATL | AL | 162 | 621 | 92 | 190 | 38 | 11 | 13 | 91 | 22 | 63 | 63 | 0.306 | 2438.6 |
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 160 | 614 | 101 | 195 | 38 | 9 | 21 | 103 | 19 | 63 | 71 | 0.318 | 3527.2 |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 158 | 587 | 98 | 145 | 17 | 5 | 17 | 77 | 15 | 78 | 89 | 0.247 | 255.4 |
| 1991 | ATL | AL | 130 | 503 | 66 | 131 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 77 | 6 | 54 | 79 | 0.260 | 5.1 |
| 1992 | ATL | AL | 150 | 557 | 71 | 147 | 40 | 3 | 8 | 77 | 15 | 53 | 81 | 0.264 | 113.8 |
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 127 | 454 | 62 | 117 | 25 | 3 | 8 | 51 | 9 | 44 | 93 | 0.258 | -388.4 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 64 | 11 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 0.344 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | WS | ML4 | 7 | 29 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0.414 |
| 1982 | ALCS | ML4 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.250 |
| 1981 | AEDIV | ML4 | 5 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.316 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 12 | 7 | 65 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| OF | 1218 | 1208 | 3202 | 54 | 32 | 14 |
| SS | 1479 | 1469 | 2588 | 4794 | 272 | 941 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | ML4 | SS | 107 | 102 | 148 | 327 | 19 | 55 |
| 1975 | ML4 | SS | 145 | 144 | 273 | 402 | 44 | 80 |
| 1976 | ML4 | SS | 161 | 161 | 290 | 510 | 31 | 104 |
| 1976 | ML4 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | ML4 | SS | 153 | 151 | 256 | 449 | 26 | 94 |
| 1978 | ML4 | SS | 125 | 125 | 246 | 453 | 30 | 78 |
| 1979 | ML4 | SS | 149 | 149 | 267 | 517 | 25 | 97 |
| 1980 | ML4 | SS | 133 | 132 | 239 | 455 | 28 | 89 |
| 1981 | ML4 | SS | 93 | 92 | 161 | 370 | 8 | 83 |
| 1982 | ML4 | SS | 154 | 154 | 253 | 489 | 24 | 95 |
| 1983 | ML4 | SS | 139 | 139 | 256 | 420 | 19 | 86 |
| 1984 | ML4 | SS | 120 | 120 | 199 | 402 | 18 | 80 |
| 1985 | ML4 | 1B | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | ML4 | OF | 108 | 108 | 258 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 1986 | ML4 | 1B | 3 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | ML4 | OF | 131 | 127 | 352 | 9 | 1 | 4 |
| 1987 | ML4 | OF | 150 | 149 | 380 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 1988 | ML4 | OF | 158 | 158 | 444 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| 1989 | ML4 | OF | 143 | 144 | 361 | 8 | 7 | 2 |
| 1990 | ML4 | OF | 157 | 157 | 422 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | ML4 | OF | 117 | 116 | 315 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | ML4 | OF | 139 | 138 | 371 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | ML4 | 1B | 7 | 4 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1993 | ML4 | OF | 114 | 111 | 299 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 12 |
| Shortstop | 1478 |
| Left Field | 69 |
| Center Field | 1150 |
| Designated Hitter | 137 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Player of the Week | Week of 1992-09-12 |
| 1989 | Most Valuable Player | |
| 1989 | Player of the Month | July |
| 1989 | Silver Slugger | OF |
| 1989 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1987 | Player of the Week | Week of 1987-09-26 |
| 1985 | Player of the Week | Week of 1985-07-19 |
| 1982 | Gold Glove | SS |
| 1982 | Most Valuable Player | |
| 1982 | Player of the Month | July |
| 1982 | Player of the Week | Week of 1982-07-23 |
| 1982 | Silver Slugger | SS |
| 1982 | TSN All-Star | SS |
| 1982 | TSN Major League Player of the Year | |
| 1982 | TSN Player of the Year | |
| 1980 | Silver Slugger | SS |
| 1980 | TSN All-Star | SS |
| 1978 | TSN All-Star | SS |
| 1975 | Player of the Month | April |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | ML4 | AL | $2,700,000 |
| 1992 | ML4 | AL | $3,200,000 |
| 1991 | ML4 | AL | $3,200,000 |
| 1990 | ML4 | AL | $3,200,000 |
| 1989 | ML4 | AL | $1,150,000 |
| 1988 | ML4 | AL | $1,150,000 |
| 1987 | ML4 | AL | $1,150,000 |
| 1986 | ML4 | AL | $950,000 |
| 1985 | ML4 | AL | $1,000,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $17,700,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 1st | 256.0 | 392 | 8 |
| 1988 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 11th | 34.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1987 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 18th | 8.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1983 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 18th | 6.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1982 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 1st | 385.0 | 392 | 27 |
| 1981 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 17th | 7.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1980 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 17th | 8.0 | 392 | 0 |