Bob Allen vs. Lew Brown — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bob Allen and Lew Brown are closely matched on the surface stats. Lew Brown posted stronger numbers in slugging (.362 vs .335) and batting average (.248 vs .241). Bob Allen had the advantage in OPS (.669 vs .631). By the career numbers, Lew Brown had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.