J. P. Arencibia vs. Ed Putman — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, J. P. Arencibia and Ed Putman are closely matched on the surface stats. Ed Putman posted stronger numbers in OPS (.683 vs .672) and on-base percentage (.316 vs .260). J. P. Arencibia had the advantage in slugging (.412 vs .366). By the career numbers, Ed Putman had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.