Merito Acosta vs. Humberto Cota — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Merito Acosta and Humberto Cota are closely matched on the surface stats. Merito Acosta posted stronger numbers in OPS (.661 vs .644) and on-base percentage (.354 vs .285). Humberto Cota had the advantage in slugging (.358 vs .307). By the career numbers, Merito Acosta had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.