Mike Bell vs. Jim Ward — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Jim Ward posted the stronger offensive profile against Mike Bell. Jim Ward posted stronger numbers in OPS (1.000 vs .767) and on-base percentage (.500 vs .323). Mike Bell had the advantage in home run production (2 career HR at a higher rate). By the career numbers, Jim Ward had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Mike Bell and Jim Ward
Mike Bell
Career
Per 600 PA
0.323
0.323
Jim Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
Mike Bell
Career
Per 600 PA
0.256
0.256
Jim Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.35
0.35
Mike Bell
Career
Per 600 PA
4.43
4.43
Jim Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
4
4
Fielding Stats for Mike Bell and Jim Ward
Mike Bell
Career
Per 9 Innings
13
2.36
Jim Ward
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
0.9
Mike Bell
Career
Per 9 Innings
18
3.26
Jim Ward
Career
Per 9 Innings
6
5.4
Mike Bell
Career
Per 9 Innings
90
90
Jim Ward
Career
Per 9 Innings
75
75