Ed Brown vs. Keith Johns — Career Comparison
A full statistical comparison isn't possible here, but the available career numbers offer some indication. Keith Johns had the edge in on-base percentage (1.000 vs .201). By the career numbers, Keith Johns had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Ed Brown and Keith Johns
Ed Brown
Career
Per 600 PA
0.402
0.402
Keith Johns
Career
Per 600 PA
1.5
1.5
Ed Brown
Career
Per 600 PA
0.201
0.201
Keith Johns
Career
Per 600 PA
1
1
Ed Brown
Career
Per 600 PA
7.38
20.21
Keith Johns
Career
Per 600 PA
0.34
205.73
Fielding Stats for Ed Brown and Keith Johns
Ed Brown
Career
Per 9 Innings
62
1.12
Keith Johns
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
4.5
Ed Brown
Career
Per 9 Innings
128
2.32
Keith Johns
Career
Per 9 Innings
2
9
Ed Brown
Career
Per 9 Innings
81.01
81.01
Keith Johns
Career
Per 9 Innings
100
100
Ed Brown
Career
Per 9 Innings
2.065
2.065
Keith Johns
Career
Per 9 Innings
2
2