Wally Backman vs. Dick Wheeler — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Wally Backman posted the stronger offensive profile against Dick Wheeler. Wally Backman posted stronger numbers in OPS (.689 vs .000) and on-base percentage (.350 vs .000). By the career numbers, Wally Backman had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Wally Backman and Dick Wheeler
Wally Backman
Career
Per 600 PA
1102
178.32
Dick Wheeler
Career
Per 600 PA
3
300
Wally Backman
Career
Per 600 PA
3708
600
Dick Wheeler
Career
Per 600 PA
6
600
Wally Backman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.349
0.349
Dick Wheeler
Career
Per 600 PA
0
0
Wally Backman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.242
0.242
Dick Wheeler
Career
Per 600 PA
0
0
Wally Backman
Career
Per 600 PA
7.73
7.73
Dick Wheeler
Career
Per 600 PA
2
2
Wally Backman
Career
Per 600 PA
55
8.9
Dick Wheeler
Career
Per 600 PA
0
0
Fielding Stats for Wally Backman and Dick Wheeler
Wally Backman
Career
Per 9 Innings
955
1.23
Dick Wheeler
Career
Per 9 Innings
2
Wally Backman
Career
Per 9 Innings
97.54
97.54
Dick Wheeler
Career
Per 9 Innings