Ray Bates vs. John Glenn — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ray Bates and John Glenn are closely matched on the surface stats. John Glenn posted stronger numbers in on-base percentage (.285 vs .277) and batting average (.267 vs .233). Ray Bates had the advantage in home run production (2 career HR at a higher rate). By the career numbers, John Glenn had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.