Ed Burns vs. A. Smith — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Ed Burns posted the stronger offensive profile against A. Smith. Ed Burns posted stronger numbers in OPS (.579 vs .500) and on-base percentage (.308 vs .250). A. Smith had the advantage in batting average (.250 vs .230). By the career numbers, Ed Burns 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 Burns and A. Smith
Ed Burns
Career
Per 600 PA
0.623
0.623
A. Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.6
0.6
Ed Burns
Career
Per 600 PA
0.308
0.308
A. Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.25
0.25
Ed Burns
Career
Per 600 PA
0.207
0.207
A. Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.175
0.175
Ed Burns
Career
Per 600 PA
0.522
0.522
A. Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.333
0.333