Bob Barton vs. Jim Kirby — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Jim Kirby posted the stronger offensive profile against Bob Barton. Jim Kirby posted stronger numbers in OPS (1.000 vs .585) and on-base percentage (.500 vs .298). Bob Barton had the advantage in home run production (9 career HR at a higher rate). By the career numbers, Jim Kirby had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Bob Barton and Jim Kirby
Bob Barton
Career
Per 600 PA
0.226
0.226
Jim Kirby
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
Bob Barton
Career
Per 600 PA
0.596
0.596
Jim Kirby
Career
Per 600 PA
1
1
Bob Barton
Career
Per 600 PA
0.287
0.287
Jim Kirby
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
Bob Barton
Career
Per 600 PA
0.201
0.201
Jim Kirby
Career
Per 600 PA
0.35
0.35
Bob Barton
Career
Per 600 PA
87.32
45.44
Jim Kirby
Career
Per 600 PA
0.54
160.83
Bob Barton
Career
Per 600 PA
33
17.17
Jim Kirby
Career
Per 600 PA
0
0