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Robin R. Yount (/ ˈ j aʊ n t /; 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).
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1999. (Voted by BBWAA on 385/497 ballots) View Robin Yount's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1974 season. Agents: Larry Yount.
Robin Yount left everything on the field during his 20-year big league career with the Milwaukee Brewers. In fact, Yount left it all over the field – winning the American League Most Valuable Player Award at two positions and establishing himself as one of the most versatile players in history.
Robin Yount, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Friday, September 16, 1955, in Danville, Illinois. Yount was 18 years old when he broke into the major leagues on April 5, 1974, with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Robin Yount Bio. Fullname: Robin R. Yount; Born: 9/16/1955 in Danville, IL; Draft: 1973, Milwaukee Brewers, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 3; High School: Taft, Woodland Hills, CA; Debut: 4/05/1974; Hall of Fame: 1999; Relationship(s): brother of Larry Yount father of Dustin Yount
Jul 30, 2022 · Robin Yount was one of the most dynamic players of the 1970s and 1980s. Beginning his career at just 18 years of age, the young shortstop showed incredible athleticism and raw skills on the diamond and in the batter’s box.
Jan 21, 2020 · His official big-league career line: 1 game, 0.0 innings, 0 hits, 0 walks, 0 strikeouts, 0 batters faced. He is the only pitcher in baseball history to have that line. Twenty-one months later ...
Apr 4, 2024 · MILWAUKEE -- Friday marks the 50th anniversary of Robin Yount’s Major League debut. “The Kid” was 18 years old with all of 64 Minor League games on his resume. Was he ready? “Ready for the big leagues?” Yount said in a recent telephone conversation. “Hell no.”
Complete career MLB stats for the Milwaukee Brewers Center Fielder Robin Yount on ESPN. Includes games played, hits and home runs per MLB season.
Robin Yount played for the Milwaukee Brewers for the entirety of his professional career, debuting as an 18-year-old in 1974. (Doug McWilliams / National Baseball Hall of Fame) Yount was the first shortstop in either league to be named MVP since 1965.
