Ed Burns vs. Red Torphy — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Ed Burns posted the stronger offensive profile against Red Torphy. Ed Burns posted stronger numbers in OPS (.579 vs .533) and on-base percentage (.308 vs .200). Red Torphy had the advantage in slugging (.333 vs .271). 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 Red Torphy
Ed Burns
Career
Per 600 PA
0.623
0.623
Red Torphy
Career
Per 600 PA
0.533
0.533
Ed Burns
Career
Per 600 PA
0.148
0.148
Red Torphy
Career
Per 600 PA
0.667
0.667
Ed Burns
Career
Per 600 PA
0.308
0.308
Red Torphy
Career
Per 600 PA
0.2
0.2
Ed Burns
Career
Per 600 PA
0.271
0.271
Red Torphy
Career
Per 600 PA
0.333
0.333
Ed Burns
Career
Per 600 PA
0.042
0.042
Red Torphy
Career
Per 600 PA
0.133
0.133
Ed Burns
Career
Per 600 PA
0.207
0.207
Red Torphy
Career
Per 600 PA
0.173
0.173
Ed Burns
Career
Per 600 PA
0.522
0.522
Red Torphy
Career
Per 600 PA
0.417
0.417
Ed Burns
Career
Per 600 PA
15.32
15.32
Red Torphy
Career
Per 600 PA
15
15
Fielding Stats for Ed Burns and Red Torphy
Ed Burns
Career
Per 9 Innings
293
Red Torphy
Career
Per 9 Innings
3
Ed Burns
Career
Per 9 Innings
97.31
Red Torphy
Career
Per 9 Innings
96.88