Dave Baker vs. Ed Putman — Career Comparison
Looking at the career totals, Dave Baker and Ed Putman are closely matched on the surface stats. Dave Baker posted stronger numbers in OPS (.700 vs .683) and on-base percentage (.400 vs .316). Ed Putman had the advantage in slugging (.366 vs .300). By the career numbers, Dave Baker had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Dave Baker and Ed Putman
Dave Baker
Career
Per 600 PA
0.25
0.25
Ed Putman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.239
0.239
Dave Baker
Career
Per 600 PA
0.75
0.75
Ed Putman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.688
0.688
Dave Baker
Career
Per 600 PA
0.2
0.2
Ed Putman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.294
0.294
Dave Baker
Career
Per 600 PA
0.4
0.4
Ed Putman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.317
0.317
Dave Baker
Career
Per 600 PA
0.05
0.05
Ed Putman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.127
0.127
Dave Baker
Career
Per 600 PA
0.255
0.255
Ed Putman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.234
0.234
Dave Baker
Career
Per 600 PA
0.733
0.733
Ed Putman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.586
0.586
Dave Baker
Career
Per 600 PA
8.67
8.67
Ed Putman
Career
Per 600 PA
4.39
4.39
Fielding Stats for Dave Baker and Ed Putman
Dave Baker
Career
Per 9 Innings
8
1.29
Ed Putman
Career
Per 9 Innings
38
2.04
Dave Baker
Career
Per 9 Innings
5
0.8
Ed Putman
Career
Per 9 Innings
14
0.75
Dave Baker
Career
Per 9 Innings
26
4.18
Ed Putman
Career
Per 9 Innings
129
6.91
Dave Baker
Career
Per 9 Innings
21
3.38
Ed Putman
Career
Per 9 Innings
126
6.75
Dave Baker
Career
Per 9 Innings
80.77
80.77
Ed Putman
Career
Per 9 Innings
97.67
97.67
Dave Baker
Career
Per 9 Innings
2.625
2.625
Ed Putman
Career
Per 9 Innings
3.316
3.316
Dave Baker
Career
Per 9 Innings
62.5
62.5
Ed Putman
Career
Per 9 Innings
36.84
36.84