Josh Bell vs. Ray Poole — Career Comparison
Looking at the career totals, Josh Bell and Ray Poole are closely matched on the surface stats. Josh Bell posted stronger numbers in OPS (.491 vs .450) and slugging (.265 vs .200). Ray Poole had the advantage in on-base percentage (.250 vs .226). By the career numbers, Josh Bell had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Josh Bell and Ray Poole
Josh Bell
Career
Per 600 PA
0.195
0.195
Ray Poole
Career
Per 600 PA
0.2
0.2
Josh Bell
Career
Per 600 PA
0.495
0.495
Ray Poole
Career
Per 600 PA
0.469
0.469
Josh Bell
Career
Per 600 PA
0.223
0.223
Ray Poole
Career
Per 600 PA
0.25
0.25
Josh Bell
Career
Per 600 PA
0.167
0.167
Ray Poole
Career
Per 600 PA
0.163
0.163
Josh Bell
Career
Per 600 PA
0.36
0.36
Ray Poole
Career
Per 600 PA
0.308
0.308
Josh Bell
Career
Per 600 PA
3.07
3.07
Ray Poole
Career
Per 600 PA
3.2
3.2
Josh Bell
Career
Per 600 PA
0.11
0.11
Ray Poole
Career
Per 600 PA
0.2
0.2
Josh Bell
Career
Per 600 PA
8
17.02
Ray Poole
Career
Per 600 PA
1
37.5