Fred Blackwell vs. A. Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Fred Blackwell and A. Smith are closely matched on the surface stats. A. Smith posted stronger numbers in slugging (.250 vs .239) and batting average (.250 vs .205). Fred Blackwell had the advantage in on-base percentage (.263 vs .250). By the career numbers, A. Smith had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.