Lew Brown vs. Jimmy Mathison — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Lew Brown and Jimmy Mathison are closely matched on the surface stats. Jimmy Mathison posted stronger numbers in OPS (.676 vs .631) and on-base percentage (.368 vs .269). Lew Brown had the advantage in slugging (.362 vs .308). By the career numbers, Jimmy Mathison had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.