Robin Yount
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Robin Yount
| Born: | September 16, 1955 |
| Birthplace: | Danville, Illinois |
| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 170 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1973: 1st Rd (3rd Pick) by the Milwaukee Brewers |
| College: | None |
| High School: | Taft High School (CA) |
| Teams: | Milwaukee Brewers 1974 - 1993 |
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Overall Career
Robin R. Yount (born September 16, 1955 in Danville, IL), was a productive hitter who excelled in the field at two of baseball's most challenging positions - shortstop and center field. Playing his entire 20-year career with the Milwaukee Brewers, he collected more hits in the 1980s than any other player and finished with an impressive career total of 3,142. An every day major leaguer at age 18, Yount earned MVP awards at two positions and his 1982 MVP campaign carried the Brewers to the World Series.
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Awards
- Elected to Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers in 1999 (77.5%)
- 1982 American League Gold Glove - SS
- 1982 Major League Player of the Year
- 2-time American League MVP (1982 & 1989)
- 3-time American League Silver Slugger (1980-SS, 1982-SS, 1989-OF)
- 3-time American League All-Star (1980, 1982-1983)
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Achievements
- Member of the 3,000 Hit Club (3,142 Hits)
- AL Slugging Percentage Leader (1982)
- AL OPS Leader (1982)
- AL Hits Leader (1982)
- AL Total Bases Leader (1982)
- AL Doubles Leader: 2 times (1980 & 1982)
- AL Triples Leader: 2 times (1983 & 1988)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 4 (1980, 1982, 1987 & 1989)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 3 (1982, 1987 & 1989)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 5 (1980, 1982, 1983, 1984 & 1989)
- 200 Hits Seasons: 1 (1982)
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Trivia
- Robin Yount is the only player to have twice garnered four hits in a World Series game, turning the trick on October 12 and October 17, 1982
- His son, Dustin Yount went onto be drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2001 amateur draft.
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Transactions
- June 5, 1973: Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 1st round (3rd pick) of the 1973 amateur draft.
- November 13, 1989: Granted Free Agency.
- December 19, 1989: Signed as a Free Agent with the Milwaukee Brewers.
- November 8, 1992: Granted Free Agency.
- January 7, 1993: Signed as a Free Agent with the Milwaukee Brewers.
- November 4, 1993: Granted Free Agency.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
- Robin Yount: Hall of Fame Page
