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Robin R. Yount (/ˈjaʊnt/; 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).

Key Information

Yount was drafted in 1973 and advanced to the major leagues one year later at the age of 18. He won two American League Most Valuable Player awards. In 1982, he led the Brewers to a World Series appearance. Yount was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999 in his first year of eligibility. Since his retirement as a player, he has held several roles as a baseball coach.

Early life

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Robin R. Yount was born September 16, 1955, in Danville, Illinois. He lived briefly in Covington, Indiana, then his family moved to southern California when he was an infant; his father got a job testing rocket engines with Rocketdyne.[1] Robin attended William Howard Taft High School in Woodland Hills, California.[2]

Professional career

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Draft and minor leagues

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Yount was the third pick overall in the June 1973 Major League Baseball draft, one slot ahead of fellow Hall of Famer and 3,000 hit club member Dave Winfield.

Milwaukee Brewers (1974–1993)

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Yount made his major league debut the following April, at 18 years old. After going hitless in his first four games, Yount hit a game-winning home run in his sixth. Yount is the last 18-year-old to hit a home run in the Major Leagues (Andruw Jones, Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, and Juan Soto are the most recent teenagers to hit Major League home runs, but did so as 19-year-olds). On September 14, 1975 (two days before his 20th birthday), Yount broke Mel Ott's 47-year-old record for most games played in the major leagues before turning 20.

Yount courted controversy in the winter of 1978. He threatened to retire from the game and take up professional golf rather than be underpaid or moved to the outfield by the Brewers. Early in the season, Paul Molitor was called up from the Brewers Class A affiliate to the major league team because of Yount's absence. Yount's demands were met; when he returned to the team, Molitor was moved from shortstop to second base to make room for Yount.[3]

He was an early proponent of weight training – then uncommon in baseball – and by 1980 Yount's power hitting had improved, particularly for a shortstop. Yount was an All-Star in 1980, 1982, and 1983. No other Brewer was voted a starter in consecutive years until Ryan Braun started each year between 2008 and 2011.[4] Before his 26th birthday, Yount had accumulated 1,153 hits, the seventh highest total for a 25-year-old player in MLB history, ahead of Baseball Hall of Fame members Hank Aaron (1,137), Jimmie Foxx (1,127) and Rogers Hornsby (1,073).[5]

Yount with the Brewers, c. 1977

Yount led the American League with 210 hits in 1982. The 1982 AL East race was tied on the final day of the season, with the race coming down to a winner-take-all game between the Brewers and the Baltimore Orioles. With the title on the line, Yount hit home runs in each of his first two at-bats against Orioles starter Jim Palmer. Yount finished with a four-hit game, as the Brewers won 10-2. In addition to his only 200-hit season, he registered career highs with 29 home runs, 114 RBI, and a .331 batting average (.001 behind the league leader, Willie Wilson). Yount finished with a .578 slugging percentage and .957 OPS on his way to gaining 367 total bases – leading the major leagues in all three categories.[6] His slugging percentage was the second highest ever by a shortstop, and his 129 runs set the record for that position.[7]

That year, Yount also won his only Gold Glove Award and his first Most Valuable Player Award. His performance garnered 27 of 28 possible first place votes in the 1982 MVP balloting.[8] The year ended with the Brewers making their only World Series appearance. Although Yount became the only player in history to have two 4-hit games in one World Series, Milwaukee lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games. Yount batted .414 in the Series, with one home run and 6 RBI.

In 1985, a shoulder problem forced Yount to move to the outfield.[9] After splitting time between center field and left field, Yount became the Brewers' regular center fielder in 1986. He played more than 1,200 games in the outfield in his career, with a .990 fielding percentage. He made a game-ending, diving catch to preserve a no-hitter by Juan Nieves early in the 1987 season.

Yount narrowly won a second MVP Award in 1989, making him only the third player to win MVPs at two positions, joining Hank Greenberg and Stan Musial (Alex Rodriguez would later join this group).[9] Yount was the first AL player to win multiple MVP awards in over 25 years, since the Yankees' Roger Maris (1960 and 1961) and Mickey Mantle (1956, 1957, and 1962). Yount collected more hits (1,731) in the decade of the 1980s than any other player.[10]

Robin Yount signed baseball circa 1984

After the 1989 season, Yount was a free agent and he spoke with several teams about contract offers. The California Angels were prepared to make a serious offer,[11] but Yount signed a three-year contract with the Brewers worth $9.6 million in February 1990. He cited the fact he was more comfortable in Milwaukee (with Bud Selig as owner) than leaving for a different place.[12] At the start of the 1990 season, he had 2,602 hits in his career, which was fourth among players by age 34 to Ty Cobb, Rogers Hornsby, and Hank Aaron. In 1991, Yount was briefly on the disabled list (DL) with a kidney stone, only the second stint on the DL in his career; the first one was in 1978.[13][14]

On September 9, 1992, Yount collected his 3,000th career hit, becoming the 17th player (and the third-youngest) to reach the mark.[15] He announced his retirement after the 1993 season. The Brewers retired his number the next year.[16] Yount was elected to the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in 1995. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999, his first year of eligibility. That same year, he was included in the balloting for the Major League Baseball All-Century Team, finishing fifth among shortstops.[17]

Yount holds Brewers career records for games, at-bats, runs, hits, doubles, triples, RBIs, total bases, walks and strikeouts. He was the last active major leaguer to have been a teammate of Hank Aaron (1975–1976). 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 Major League Baseball history (through the end of the 2020 season), and he ranks 20th on the all-time hit list. His three All-Star appearances are tied with Ferguson Jenkins for the second-fewest of any Hall of Famer from the All-Star Game era, and he won a second MVP Award in 1989 without making the All-Star Team.

Coaching career

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Yount coaching with the Brewers in 2006

Yount served as first base coach and bench coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2002 to 2004. He resigned after the dismissal of Arizona manager Bob Brenly.[18] He, Hank Aaron, Warren Spahn and Bob Uecker threw out the ceremonial first pitches at the 2002 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Miller Park.

In 2005, Brewers manager Ned Yost convinced Dale Sveum, a teammate of Yount's, to become Milwaukee's new third base coach. Yount followed suit a few weeks later, accepting a post as the Brewers' bench coach.[18] In November 2006, Yount announced he would not return to the team as bench coach for the 2007 season. However, on September 15, 2008, Sveum, by now the team's manager, chose Yount as his bench coach.[19]

In 2012, when Sveum was named the Chicago Cubs new manager, rumors quickly spread that Sveum would ask Yount to coach with him, even though the Brewers and Cubs had become bitter rivals. Sveum very quickly confirmed that he was not even considering such a move. As of 2014, Yount is a special instructor in spring training for the Brewers.[20]

Legacy

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Robin Yount's number 19 was retired by the Milwaukee Brewers in 1994.

Yount is widely considered to be the greatest player in Brewers history.[21][22] His 77.3 bWAR is 17 points higher than anyone else in franchise history. Yount is the only Brewer to win multiple MVP awards and one of three members of the franchise to reach 3,000 hits (Paul Molitor and Hank Aaron) and the only member of the franchise to do it solely as a Brewer. Yount is also the Brewers’ all-time leader in games, hits, at-bats, plate appearances, runs, doubles, triples, runs batted in, and walks.

Yount is a popular figure in Milwaukee and often attends Brewers On Deck, the team’s annual preseason fan-fest.[23] Yount’s number 19 is one of six numbers retired by the Brewers. His statue on the grounds of American Family Field is one of just four such statues erected by the Brewers. Yount was a charter member of the Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor when it was created in 2014.

Personal life

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Yount met his wife, Michele Edelstein, at Taft High School. They later reconnected, and have been married since 1979.[24][25] Robin and Michele Yount have four children: Melissa, Amy, Dustin, and Jenna.[26]

Yount's older brother Larry was a pitcher and was briefly called up to play in the major leagues. While taking his warmup tosses for his debut as a Houston Astros reliever in 1971, he experienced elbow pain.[27] He never threw an official pitch in any MLB game, but is considered to have played one game, as he was officially put in to pitch. Yount's son Dustin played baseball in the minor leagues for several years.[28] Yount's nephew Austin Yount played professional baseball for the Dodgers organization. Another nephew, Cody Yount, played college baseball for Pepperdine University.[29]

Since retiring from baseball, Yount has increased his participation in two of his other passions: professional motorcycle and auto racing.[9] In June 2008, Yount announced the creation of a new all-natural lemonade drink, Robinade. A portion of the proceeds go to charity.[30] While hunting in Arizona in 2012, Yount accidentally shot friend and former teammate Dale Sveum with pellets from his shotgun, hitting him in the back and ear. Sveum's injuries were minor.[31]

In 2012, Yount became a minority owner of the Lakeshore Chinooks of the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league. The Chinooks play at Kapco Park at Concordia University Wisconsin where the right field fence is 319 feet in his honor (a reference to Yount wearing number 19).[32]

In 2014, Yount was honored with the "Lombardi Award of Excellence" from the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation. The award was created to honor Lombardi's legacy, and is awarded annually to an individual who exemplifies the spirit of the acclaimed football coach.

On October 20, 2018, Yount threw out the first pitch before Game 7 of the National League Championship Series between the Dodgers and Brewers.

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Robin Yount (born September 16, 1955) is an American former and who played his entire 20-season (MLB) career exclusively with the Brewers from 1974 to 1993. Drafted third overall by the Brewers in the 1973 MLB Draft out of Taft High School in Woodland Hills, California, Yount made his MLB debut at age 18 on in 1974 against the Boston Red Sox, becoming one of the youngest players to start at for a major league team. Over his career, he transitioned to center field in 1985 following a shoulder injury and retired as the Brewers' all-time leader in (2,856), hits (3,142), doubles (583), runs (1,632), and (4,730), while batting .285 with 251 home runs and 1,406 runs batted in. Yount's career highlights include leading the (AL) in hits three times (1980 with 201, 1982 with 210, and 1984 with 203), doubles twice (1980 with 49 and 1982 with 46), and slugging percentage once (1982 with .578). In 1982, he helped lead the Brewers to their only appearance to date, capturing AL (MVP) honors as a after posting a .331 , 29 home runs, and 114 RBI. He won a second AL MVP Award in 1989 as a , batting .318 with 21 home runs and 103 RBI, and became the 17th player in MLB history—and the third-youngest at the time—to reach 3,000 hits on September 9, 1992, against the Cleveland Indians. Yount earned three AL All-Star selections (1980, 1982, and 1983), one at (1982), and three Silver Slugger Awards (1980, 1982, and 1983). He recorded the most hits in the with 1,731 and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999 in his first year of eligibility, receiving 77.8% of the vote as the first Brewers player so honored. The Brewers retired his uniform number 19 in 1994, dedicated a statue of him outside in 2001, and held a ceremony in 2024 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his MLB debut.

Early Life

Family Background

Robin Yount was born on September 16, 1955, in , to parents Phil Yount, an aerospace engineer, and Marion Yount. The family, which included Yount's older brothers Jim and Larry, initially resided briefly in Covington, Indiana, before relocating to Woodland Hills in the of within a year of his birth, prompted by Phil's employment at Rocketdyne. The Yount household placed a strong emphasis on athletics, fostering an environment where sports were a central part of family life and personal development. Yount's older brother , a right-handed drafted by the Houston Astros in 1968, pursued a career in the and made one brief Major League appearance in 1971, providing an early familial connection to the sport. Yount's introduction to baseball came through local Little League programs in Woodland Hills, particularly the Sunrise Little League, where the family's supportive involvement encouraged his participation alongside other neighborhood children. This early exposure, bolstered by his parents' encouragement and the competitive yet nurturing home atmosphere, laid the groundwork for his development in organized youth .

Amateur Baseball Career

Robin Yount honed his skills during his youth in the , beginning with standout performances in the Woodland Hills Sunrise Little League, where at age 12 he demonstrated exceptional hitting power by driving long foul balls and a over the center-field fence. The family's move to provided crucial access to local opportunities, supporting his early development in the . Yount attended William Howard Taft High School in Woodland Hills, California, from 1970 to 1973, where he focused intensely on baseball after his sophomore year, forgoing basketball and football to dedicate himself fully to the diamond. As a shortstop, he initially played on the junior varsity team due to his smaller stature but grew into a 6-foot, 170-pound standout by his senior year, batting .455 and leading Taft to the West Valley League championship. Yount's fielding skills were equally impressive, marked by a strong arm, tremendous range, and agile actions that made him a natural at shortstop, though he had earlier pitched in high school games. These abilities earned him All-Los Angeles City Player of the Year honors in 1973, along with co-MVP recognition in the West Valley League, drawing the attention of dozens of professional scouts who regularly attended Taft games with stopwatches and clipboards. One scout, Gordon Goldsberry, later described Yount as the best athlete he had ever seen, highlighting his determination and love for the game. Opting to bypass despite a letter of intent to and recruitment from schools like USC, Yount prioritized immediate MLB draft eligibility to accelerate his professional path, a decision driven by his prospect status and the scouts' high evaluations of his hitting and fielding potential. This choice underscored his early maturity and focus, positioning him as a top amateur talent ready for the major leagues.

Professional Playing Career

Draft and Minor Leagues

Robin Yount's exceptional performance at Taft High School in Woodland Hills, California, where he earned All-City honors as a junior and senior, drew significant attention from major league scouts and led to his selection as the third overall pick in the 1973 MLB Draft by the Milwaukee Brewers. At the age of 17, Yount signed with the Brewers on June 27, 1973—more than three weeks after the draft—for a of $60,000, forgoing a commitment to play at . Yount was assigned to the Brewers' affiliate Newark Co-Pilots of the New York-Penn League for the remainder of the 1973 season, where he adapted quickly to professional play despite his youth. In 64 games at , he batted .285 with 69 hits, including 15 doubles, three triples, and three home runs, while driving in 25 runs and stealing eight bases; his performance earned him honors and recognition as the league's most promising prospect. Following a strong showing in in 1974, Yount bypassed further seasoning and received an invitation to the Brewers' roster, marking a rapid ascent to the just one year after being drafted.

Shortstop Era (1974–1984)

Robin Yount made his debut on April 5, 1974, at the age of 18 years and 201 days, starting at for the Brewers in their season opener against the Boston Red Sox at County Stadium. His rapid ascent to the majors followed a brief stint, where he played just 64 games after being drafted third overall in 1973, showcasing enough promise to bypass extended development. In his rookie season, Yount appeared in 107 games, batting .250 with 86 hits, 14 doubles, five triples, and three home runs while driving in 26 runs. Defensively, he handled 494 chances at shortstop with a .962 fielding percentage but committed 19 errors, reflecting the challenges of an inexperienced teenager adjusting to big-league speed despite flashes of athleticism and quick reflexes that hinted at his potential. Yount's early years at the position were marked by growing pains, including a league-high 44 errors in 1975, yet he gradually improved his consistency behind a strong arm and solid range, earning praise from scouts for his lateral movement. Yount's performance peaked in 1982, when he won the Award after batting .331 with 210 hits, 46 doubles, 29 home runs, and 114 RBIs, leading the majors in (.578) and (367). His offensive surge powered the Brewers to a franchise-best 95-67 record and their first AL pennant, clinched in a dramatic five-game ALCS victory over the California Angels. That year, Yount also earned his lone Gold Glove at , committing just 24 errors for a .969 fielding percentage while leading AL shortstops in assists and double plays. The Brewers advanced to the against the St. Louis Cardinals, where Yount batted .414 overall with 12 hits, including four in Game 1—a 10-0 rout—and his only postseason in Game 5, a seventh-inning solo shot off that helped secure a 5-4 win and force a decisive Game 7. Despite the team's 4-3 series loss, Yount's contributions underscored his role as the club's cornerstone. Through the 1984 season, Yount accumulated 1,735 hits as the Brewers' everyday , solidifying his reputation despite ongoing positional demands that tested his arm strength and range amid Milwaukee's competitive AL East battles. His tenure at the position laid the foundation for a Hall of Fame career, blending power hitting with defensive reliability that evolved from youthful errors to elite play.

Outfield Transition and Later Years (1985–1993)

In 1985, Yount suffered a significant injury that necessitated following the previous offseason, prompting the Brewers to transition him from to to reduce arm strain and preserve his career. Initially splitting time between left and center field, he adapted quickly, posting a .277 with 15 home runs and 68 RBIs in 122 games while maintaining solid defensive play in the new position. This move, building on his earlier experience at , allowed Yount to leverage his speed and range effectively in , where he covered expansive territory in center field by the late 1980s. Yount's outfield tenure peaked in 1989, when he earned American League Most Valuable Player honors after batting .318 with 21 home runs and 103 RBIs over 160 games, leading the Brewers' offense with 195 hits and a .895 . His defensive contributions in center field were notable for their reliability, as he committed just eight errors across 1986–1988 while leading outfielders in putouts during those years, showcasing his evolution into a complete . Although he did not receive Gold Glove Awards in the outfield, Yount's arm strength and coverage helped solidify the Brewers' defense during this period. From 1990 to 1992, Yount demonstrated remarkable consistency despite entering his mid-30s, playing in at least 130 games each season and driving in 77 runs annually, with a .264 average and 147 hits in 1992 capping his pursuit of major milestones. On September 9, 1992, he collected his 3,000th career —an opposite-field single off Cleveland's Jose Mesa at County Stadium—becoming the 17th player to reach the mark and the third-youngest at age 36 behind only and . Yount retired after the 1993 season at age 37, concluding his 20-year career exclusively with the Brewers, where he finished with a .285 , 251 home runs, and 1,406 RBIs over 2,856 games. In his final year, he batted .258 with eight home runs in 127 games, providing veteran leadership to a rebuilding team before stepping away from the .

Post-Playing Career

Coaching Positions

After retiring from his playing career in 1993, Robin Yount transitioned into coaching roles within , leveraging his Hall of Fame experience to mentor players. From 2002 to 2003, he served as the first base coach and infield instructor for the Arizona Diamondbacks, focusing on defensive fundamentals and base running for the team's infielders. In 2004, he moved to the bench coach position with the same organization under manager , contributing to overall strategy and player preparation during a challenging 111-loss season. Yount resigned following Brenly's dismissal, citing loyalty to his former manager. Yount returned to the Milwaukee Brewers, the organization where he spent his entire playing career, as bench coach in under manager . In this role, he assisted with game planning and provided guidance on hitting mechanics to younger players, drawing from his own expertise as a two-time MVP. He stepped away after the season to prioritize family time, reflecting his preference for roles that allowed greater flexibility away from the rigors of full-season travel. Yount briefly rejoined the Brewers as bench coach in 2008, again supporting Yost and later amid a playoff push, but his tenure remained short due to similar personal commitments. In 2014, Yount served as a special instructor during the Brewers' , emphasizing infield defense and hitting techniques for prospects and rookies. His sessions focused on practical drills to refine footwork, glove work, and plate discipline, helping develop foundational skills for emerging talent without the demands of a regular-season schedule. Yount's limited coaching engagements stemmed from his desire to balance involvement with family life and non-travel pursuits, allowing him to contribute selectively while maintaining a low-profile post-career presence.

Business and Other Ventures

After retiring from professional baseball, Robin Yount pursued several business interests tied to his passion for the sport and community involvement. In 2012, he became a minority owner of the Lakeshore Chinooks, a team in the based in , helping to promote development and local talent. Yount co-founded Robinade, an all-natural lemonade brand, in 2008, emphasizing classic flavors with 100% natural ingredients and directing a portion of profits to Wisconsin children's charities, including the MACC Fund for . Beyond ownership and product ventures, Yount has engaged in charitable activities through golf events and youth instruction. He regularly participates in the Players Alumni Association's Swing with the Legends Golf Series, where former players host tournaments at premier courses to raise funds for organizations, often featuring auctions of memorabilia. Similarly, he contributes to the Legends for Youth Clinic Series, conducting free clinics for children aged 6-12 to teach fundamentals and inspire interest in the game. In the years following , Yount has maintained a low-profile lifestyle, avoiding full-time commitments while making selective appearances, such as throwing the at Milwaukee Brewers playoff games in 2024 and attending sports conventions in 2025. In July 2025, he became the spokesperson for Usinger's Sausage, succeeding in promotional duties for the Milwaukee-based company. His involvement remains focused on occasional endorsements and advisory insights drawn from his coaching experience, prioritizing family and personal interests over extensive public roles.

Awards and Legacy

Major Individual Honors

Robin Yount earned two Awards during his career, first in 1982 as a after leading the majors in hits (210) and doubles (46) while posting a .578 , and again in 1989 as a with a .318 , 21 home runs, and 103 RBIs. These honors highlighted his versatility and excellence at multiple positions, making him the third player in MLB history to win MVP awards at two different defensive positions ( and center field). Yount received one in 1982 at , recognizing his defensive prowess with .982 fielding percentage and strong range in the infield that year. He also won three Silver Slugger Awards for offensive excellence at his position: in 1980 and 1982 as a , and in 1989 as a . Additionally, Yount was selected to three Games in 1980, 1982, and 1983, starting at in the latter two. In 1999, Yount was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on his first ballot, receiving 77.5% of the vote from the . His career total of 3,142 places him among the historical elite at , where he accumulated over 1,700 safeties during his primary years at the position before transitioning to .

Team Impact and Records

Robin Yount's tenure with the Brewers significantly shaped the franchise's competitive identity, particularly through his pivotal role in the team's 1982 division title and subsequent appearance. As the league's MVP that year, Yount's performance—batting .331 with 210 hits and leading the majors in doubles (46) and (367)—propelled the Brewers to a 95-67 record, their second postseason berth and first since 1981, and ignited widespread fan enthusiasm in the small-market city. This success drew record crowds to County Stadium, with spontaneous fan parades filling streets after the ALCS victory and over 384,000 attendees across the games, elevating the team's visibility and establishing Yount as a central figure in the franchise's breakthrough moment. Yount holds numerous Milwaukee Brewers franchise records, underscoring his enduring statistical dominance over two decades with the organization. He amassed the most at 2,856, at 3,142, and doubles at 583, all achieved exclusively as a Brewer from 1974 to 1993. These milestones reflect his reliability and longevity, contributing to the Brewers' offensive foundation during an era when the team relied on homegrown talent to compete in a challenging . His career 77.4 bWAR ranks as the highest for any in Brewers history and places him among the top 50 all-time among non-pitchers, highlighting his comprehensive value in hitting, baserunning, and defense. Beyond individual stats, Yount's presence helped define the Brewers as a resilient small-market contender, fostering a "Brewer legends" that emphasized and sustained excellence without frequent free-agent splurges. His mentorship and on-field partnership with teammate , another Hall of Famer, exemplified this model, as their combined efforts powered the team's 1980s contention and set a blueprint for resource-limited franchises to achieve playoff relevance through developed stars. In recognition of his franchise-altering contributions, the Brewers retired Yount's number 19 on May 29, 1994, during a ceremony at County Stadium, honoring him as the third player in club history to receive such distinction. A bronze statue of Yount was unveiled outside (then Miller Park) on April 5, 2001, depicting him in a batting stance and joining Hall of Famer Hank Aaron's monument as permanent tributes to Milwaukee's baseball icons. In 2024, the Brewers honored Yount with celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of his MLB debut.

Personal Life

Family and Relationships

Yount married his high school acquaintance, Michele Edelstein, on February 14, 1979. The couple welcomed four children during the : daughters Melissa, Amy, and Jenna, along with son Dustin. Throughout Yount's professional career with the Brewers, the family lived in during the baseball season while spending off-seasons in the Phoenix area of . After his retirement in 1993, Yount and his family settled in , where they maintained a longtime residence. Yount has consistently shielded his family from public attention, fostering a low-profile lifestyle in the years following his playing days.

Interests and Philanthropy

Beyond his illustrious career, Robin Yount has demonstrated a strong passion for , participating in high-profile celebrity events that allowed him to channel his competitive spirit off the diamond. Yount's interest in motorsports dates back to a accident that injured his throwing shoulder, contributing to his later transition from to . In 2000, Yount competed in the at the Long Beach Grand Prix, finishing 6th overall. This event highlighted his enthusiasm for motorsports during the late stages of his playing days and into retirement, where he occasionally dabbled in racing activities. Yount's philanthropic efforts have centered on supporting children's health and community initiatives in Wisconsin, often in collaboration with the Milwaukee Brewers organization. He has been a vocal advocate for the Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer (MACC) Fund, directing proceeds from his lemonade brand, Robinade, to fund childhood cancer research and treatment programs. In 2013, the Brewers Community Foundation honored Yount's retirement anniversary by donating $10,000 to the MACC Fund on his behalf, underscoring his longstanding commitment to pediatric causes. Additionally, Yount has supported youth baseball programs through the Brewers Community Foundation's scholarship initiatives, which provide educational opportunities for underprivileged children aspiring to play the sport. His involvement with the has included public appearances to amplify the organization's mission, such as attending a 2018 grant presentation event alongside fellow Hall of Famers and , where he praised the foundation's role in granting wishes to seriously ill children. Yount has expressed personal affinity for , citing it among his favorite charities for its direct impact on families facing hardship. Family members have occasionally joined him in these charitable outings, reinforcing the personal significance of his giving. Since 2020, Yount has maintained a relatively private life while making selective public appearances tied to and events. In 2024, he coached first base during Robin Yount Day at Wisconsin Brewing Company Park, engaging directly with fans and young players. He appeared at the 2025 GT Sports Con in , signing autographs and interacting with attendees. In October 2025, Yount threw the at for Game 1 of the , donning a jacket in tribute to broadcaster . These engagements reflect his preference for low-key involvement in causes close to his heart, prioritizing amid ongoing support.

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