James Buford vs. Bob Kahle — Career Comparison
Looking at the career totals, James Buford and Bob Kahle are closely matched on the surface stats. James Buford posted stronger numbers in OPS (.689 vs .667) and slugging (.369 vs .333). Bob Kahle had the advantage in on-base percentage (.333 vs .320). By the career numbers, James Buford had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for James Buford and Bob Kahle
James Buford
Career
Per 600 PA
0.288
0.288
Bob Kahle
Career
Per 600 PA
0.333
0.333
James Buford
Career
Per 600 PA
0.723
0.723
Bob Kahle
Career
Per 600 PA
0.667
0.667
James Buford
Career
Per 600 PA
46.83
69.55
Bob Kahle
Career
Per 600 PA
0.31
61.11
James Buford
Career
Per 600 PA
0.32
0.32
Bob Kahle
Career
Per 600 PA
0.333
0.333
James Buford
Career
Per 600 PA
0.369
0.369
Bob Kahle
Career
Per 600 PA
0.333
0.333
James Buford
Career
Per 600 PA
0.236
0.236
Bob Kahle
Career
Per 600 PA
0.233
0.233
James Buford
Career
Per 600 PA
53.92
80.09
Bob Kahle
Career
Per 600 PA
0.41
82.59