Elmer Bowman vs. Ed Putman — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Ed Putman posted the stronger offensive profile against Elmer Bowman. Ed Putman posted stronger numbers in OPS (.683 vs .500) and slugging (.366 vs .000). Elmer Bowman had the advantage in on-base percentage (.500 vs .316). By the career numbers, Ed Putman had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Elmer Bowman and Ed Putman
Elmer Bowman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.75
0.75
Ed Putman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.688
0.688
Elmer Bowman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
Ed Putman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.317
0.317
Elmer Bowman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.225
0.225
Ed Putman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.234
0.234
Elmer Bowman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.23
68.03
Ed Putman
Career
Per 600 PA
7.73
58.7
Elmer Bowman
Career
Per 600 PA
Ed Putman
Career
Per 600 PA
4.39
4.39
Elmer Bowman
Career
Per 600 PA
0
0
Ed Putman
Career
Per 600 PA
3
22.78