Lance Berkman vs. John Traffley — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Lance Berkman and John Traffley are closely matched on the surface stats. John Traffley posted stronger numbers in OPS (1.000 vs .955) and on-base percentage (.500 vs .418). Lance Berkman had the advantage in slugging (.537 vs .500). By the career numbers, John Traffley had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.