Bob Barton vs. David Howard — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bob Barton and David Howard are closely matched on the surface stats. David Howard posted stronger numbers in OPS (.597 vs .585) and slugging (.303 vs .287). Bob Barton had the advantage in home run production (9 career HR at a higher rate). By the career numbers, David Howard had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.