Elmer Bowman vs. Ernest Gatewood — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Elmer Bowman and Ernest Gatewood are closely matched on the surface stats. Ernest Gatewood posted stronger numbers in slugging (.232 vs .000) and batting average (.202 vs .000). Elmer Bowman had the advantage in on-base percentage (.500 vs .265). By the career numbers, Ernest Gatewood had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.