Ray Bates vs. A. Smith — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Ray Bates posted the stronger offensive profile against A. Smith. Ray Bates posted stronger numbers in OPS (.595 vs .500) and on-base percentage (.277 vs .250). A. Smith had the advantage in batting average (.250 vs .233). By the career numbers, Ray 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 Ray Bates and A. Smith
Ray Bates
Career
Per 600 PA
0.233
0.233
A. Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.25
0.25
Ray Bates
Career
Per 600 PA
0.637
0.637
A. Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.6
0.6
Ray Bates
Career
Per 600 PA
0.277
0.277
A. Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.25
0.25
Ray Bates
Career
Per 600 PA
0.204
0.204
A. Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.175
0.175
Ray Bates
Career
Per 600 PA
0.532
0.532
A. Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.333
0.333