John Buck vs. Ed Sherling — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Ed Sherling posted the stronger offensive profile against John Buck. Ed Sherling posted stronger numbers in OPS (1.500 vs .702) and on-base percentage (.500 vs .305). John Buck had the advantage in home run production (134 career HR at a higher rate). By the career numbers, Ed Sherling had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for John Buck and Ed Sherling
John Buck
Career
Per 600 PA
0.234
0.234
Ed Sherling
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
John Buck
Career
Per 600 PA
0.711
0.711
Ed Sherling
Career
Per 600 PA
1.5
1.5
John Buck
Career
Per 600 PA
0.373
0.373
Ed Sherling
Career
Per 600 PA
1
1
John Buck
Career
Per 600 PA
444.65
66.55
Ed Sherling
Career
Per 600 PA
0.71
212.28
John Buck
Career
Per 600 PA
0.301
0.301
Ed Sherling
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
John Buck
Career
Per 600 PA
0.164
0.164
Ed Sherling
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
John Buck
Career
Per 600 PA
0.235
0.235
Ed Sherling
Career
Per 600 PA
0.475
0.475
John Buck
Career
Per 600 PA
430.79
64.47
Ed Sherling
Career
Per 600 PA
0.68
203.37
John Buck
Career
Per 600 PA
86
12.87
Ed Sherling
Career
Per 600 PA
0
0