Bob Boken vs. Dave Machemer — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Bob Boken and Dave Machemer are closely matched on the surface stats. Dave Machemer posted stronger numbers in on-base percentage (.302 vs .291) and home run production (1 career HR at a higher rate). Bob Boken had the advantage in batting average (.247 vs .229). By the career numbers, Dave Machemer had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.