Robin Yount, baseball player, 251 home runs, 1974-1993

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

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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

Career AVG .285 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +10.1% above league average.

Career OBP .342 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career SLG .430 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — +11.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.772 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1974 ATL AL 107 344 48 86 14 5 3 26 7 12 46 0.250 .256 (-3%) .324 (-15%) .369 (-6%) .693 (-10%) -788.5
1975 ATL AL 147 558 67 149 28 2 8 52 12 33 69 0.267 .257 (+4%) .327 (-6%) .374 (-2%) .701 (-4%) -576.1
1976 ATL AL 161 638 59 161 19 3 2 54 16 38 69 0.252 .255 (-1%) .320 (-9%) .360 (-17%) .681 (-13%) -1680.0
1977 ATL AL 154 605 66 174 34 4 4 49 16 41 80 0.288 .264 (+9%) .329 (+1%) .401 (-6%) .730 (-3%) -361.3
1978 ATL AL 127 502 66 147 23 9 9 71 16 24 43 0.293 .257 (+14%) .323 (avg) .378 (+13%) .702 (+7%) 472.2
1979 ATL AL 149 577 72 154 26 5 8 51 11 35 52 0.267 .265 (+1%) .329 (-6%) .397 (-7%) .727 (-7%) -851.2
1980 ATL AL 143 611 121 179 49 10 23 87 20 26 67 0.293 .264 (+11%) .326 (-2%) .387 (+34%) .714 (+18%) 1744.8
1981 ATL AL 96 377 50 103 15 5 10 49 4 22 37 0.273 .255 (+7%) .320 (-3%) .368 (+14%) .688 (+6%) 271.2
1982 ATL AL 156 635 129 210 46 12 29 114 14 54 63 0.331 .261 (+27%) .324 (+17%) .388 (+49%) .712 (+34%) 4099.4
1983 ATL AL 149 578 102 178 42 10 17 80 12 72 58 0.308 .260 (+18%) .324 (+18%) .389 (+29%) .714 (+24%) 2799.1
1984 ATL AL 160 624 105 186 27 7 16 80 14 67 67 0.298 .259 (+15%) .322 (+12%) .384 (+15%) .707 (+13%) 1732.5
1985 ATL AL 122 466 76 129 26 3 15 68 10 49 56 0.277 .257 (+8%) .323 (+6%) .390 (+13%) .714 (+10%) 826.1
1986 ATL AL 140 522 82 163 31 7 9 46 14 62 73 0.312 .257 (+21%) .325 (+19%) .395 (+14%) .720 (+16%) 1847.2
1987 ATL AL 158 635 99 198 25 9 21 103 19 76 94 0.312 .262 (+19%) .331 (+16%) .415 (+15%) .746 (+16%) 2200.5
1988 ATL AL 162 621 92 190 38 11 13 91 22 63 63 0.306 .254 (+20%) .317 (+16%) .377 (+23%) .695 (+20%) 2438.6
1989 ATL AL 160 614 101 195 38 9 21 103 19 63 71 0.318 .254 (+25%) .319 (+20%) .375 (+36%) .694 (+29%) 3527.2
1990 ATL AL 158 587 98 145 17 5 17 77 15 78 89 0.247 .257 (-4%) .324 (+4%) .385 (-1%) .710 (+1%) 255.4
1991 ATL AL 130 503 66 131 20 4 10 77 6 54 79 0.260 .255 (+2%) .323 (+3%) .384 (-2%) .708 (avg) 5.1
1992 ATL AL 150 557 71 147 40 3 8 77 15 53 81 0.264 .255 (+3%) .322 (+1%) .377 (+3%) .699 (+2%) 113.8
1993 ATL AL 127 454 62 117 25 3 8 51 9 44 93 0.258 .265 (-3%) .332 (-2%) .403 (-6%) .735 (-4%) -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 ALCS ML4 5 16 1 4 0 0 0 0 5 0 0.250
1982 WS ML4 7 29 6 12 3 0 1 6 2 2 0.414
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 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1976 ML4 SS 161 161 290 510 31 104
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

Featured In Rankings

#6
Top 20 Shortstops in MLB Baseball History
Ranked 6 of 20
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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