Robin Yount
The Kid who became the Brewers' all-time great.
Robin R. Yount (born September 16, 1955), nicknamed "the Kid" and "Rockin' Robin", is an American former professional baseball player. He spent his entire 20-year career in Major League Baseball as a shortstop and center fielder for the Milwaukee Brewers (1974–93).
- Role
- Shortstop / Center Fielder
- Affiliation
- Milwaukee Brewers (1974-1993)
- MVP_Awards
- 2
- Hall_of_Fame_Induction
- 1999
- Seasons_Played
- 20
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Yount was drafted third overall in the June 1973 Major League Baseball draft. He made his major league debut at age 18. He broke Mel Ott's 47-year-old record for most games played in the major leagues before turning 20. He won two American League Most Valuable Player awards (1982 and 1989). In 1982, he led the Brewers to a World Series appearance, batting .414 with one home run and 6 RBI. He is the only player in history to have two 4-hit games in one World Series. He collected his 3,000th career hit on September 9, 1992. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999 in his first year of eligibility.
In Their Own Story
The 1982 American League East race came down to a winner-take-all final game against the Baltimore Orioles with the title on the line. Yount stepped into the batter's box and hit home runs in each of his first two at-bats against Hall of Famer Jim Palmer. He finished with four hits, leading the Brewers to a 10-2 victory and the pennant. Although Milwaukee lost the World Series to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games, Yount became the only player in history to record two 4-hit games in a single World Series, batting .414 with one home run and six RBIs. Years later, on September 9, 1992, he collected his 3,000th career hit against the Chicago White Sox, becoming the third-youngest player to reach the milestone at that time.
Reader's Guide
Yount holds Brewers career records for games, at-bats, runs, hits, doubles, triples, RBIs, total bases, walks and strikeouts. He posted a career .285 batting average with 251 home runs, 3,142 hits, 1,632 runs scored, 583 doubles, 126 triples, 1,406 RBI, 271 stolen bases and 966 walks. His 11,008 career at-bats is the ninth-most in MLB history (through the end of the 2020 season). He is widely considered the greatest player in Brewers history. His number 19 is retired by the Brewers, and his statue stands at American Family Field.
Did You Know?
- Yount is the last 18-year-old to hit a home run in the Major Leagues.
- He led the American League with 210 hits in 1982 and also led the majors in slugging percentage, OPS, and total bases that year.
- Yount won his only Gold Glove Award in 1982.
- He collected more hits (1,731) in the 1980s than any other player.
- Yount was the first AL player to win multiple MVP awards in over 25 years, since Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Robin Yount?
He was the franchise cornerstone who played his entire 20-year Major League career exclusively for the Milwaukee Brewers between 1974 and 1993. Drafted third overall in 1973, he debuted at age 18 and became known by nicknames like 'the Kid' and 'Rockin' Robin'.
What positions did Robin Yount play?
Throughout his two decades on the field, Yount primarily served as a shortstop before transitioning to center fielder later in his career. His versatility allowed him to maintain elite defensive standards while accumulating over 3,000 hits for the team.
How many MVP awards did he win?
Robin Yount is the only player in franchise history to capture multiple American League Most Valuable Player honors during his tenure. These accolades highlight his dominance as a two-way threat at both the plate and in the field throughout the 1980s.
What happened in the 1982 World Series?
He led Milwaukee to their sole trip to the Fall Classic that year, where he batted an impressive .414 despite the team falling short of a championship. This performance remains one of the most memorable individual efforts in Brewers postseason history.
When was Robin Yount elected to the Hall of Fame?
Upon his retirement, his legacy was cemented when he was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999 during his first year of eligibility. This immediate induction underscores his status as one of the greatest players to ever wear a Brewers uniform.
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