Jim Battle vs. Ivan Howard — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Jim Battle posted the stronger offensive profile against Ivan Howard. Jim Battle posted stronger numbers in OPS (1.000 vs .639) and on-base percentage (.375 vs .331). Ivan Howard had the advantage in home run production (2 career HR at a higher rate). By the career numbers, Jim Battle had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Jim Battle and Ivan Howard
Jim Battle
Career
Per 600 PA
0.375
0.375
Ivan Howard
Career
Per 600 PA
0.234
0.234
Jim Battle
Career
Per 600 PA
1
66.67
Ivan Howard
Career
Per 600 PA
43
26.71
Jim Battle
Career
Per 600 PA
0.333
0.333
Ivan Howard
Career
Per 600 PA
0.225
0.225
Jim Battle
Career
Per 600 PA
1.6
106.72
Ivan Howard
Career
Per 600 PA
99.19
61.61
Jim Battle
Career
Per 600 PA
0.375
0.375
Ivan Howard
Career
Per 600 PA
0.331
0.331
Jim Battle
Career
Per 600 PA
0.625
0.625
Ivan Howard
Career
Per 600 PA
0.308
0.308
Jim Battle
Career
Per 600 PA
0.25
0.25
Ivan Howard
Career
Per 600 PA
0.075
0.075
Jim Battle
Career
Per 600 PA
0.325
0.325
Ivan Howard
Career
Per 600 PA
0.226
0.226
Jim Battle
Career
Per 600 PA
1.91
127.58
Ivan Howard
Career
Per 600 PA
104.35
64.81
Jim Battle
Career
Per 600 PA
9
9
Ivan Howard
Career
Per 600 PA
7.49
7.49
Fielding Stats for Jim Battle and Ivan Howard
Jim Battle
Career
Per 9 Innings
6
Ivan Howard
Career
Per 9 Innings
244
Jim Battle
Career
Per 9 Innings
100
Ivan Howard
Career
Per 9 Innings
97.43