Aaron Bates vs. Mike Smith — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Aaron Bates posted the stronger offensive profile against Mike Smith. Aaron Bates posted stronger numbers in OPS (.962 vs .286) and on-base percentage (.417 vs .143). By the career numbers, Aaron Bates had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Aaron Bates and Mike Smith
Aaron Bates
Career
Per 600 PA
0.364
0.364
Mike Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.143
0.143
Aaron Bates
Career
Per 600 PA
0.958
0.958
Mike Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.286
0.286
Aaron Bates
Career
Per 600 PA
2.45
122.36
Mike Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.13
10.96
Aaron Bates
Career
Per 600 PA
0.417
0.417
Mike Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.143
0.143
Aaron Bates
Career
Per 600 PA
0.546
0.546
Mike Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.143
0.143
Aaron Bates
Career
Per 600 PA
0.324
0.324
Mike Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.1
0.1
Aaron Bates
Career
Per 600 PA
3
3
Mike Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
3.5
3.5
Fielding Stats for Aaron Bates and Mike Smith
Aaron Bates
Career
Per 9 Innings
5
1.5
Mike Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
Aaron Bates
Career
Per 9 Innings
35
10.5
Mike Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
3
Aaron Bates
Career
Per 9 Innings
97.22
97.22
Mike Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
100