Ed Burns vs. Fred Van Dusen — Career Comparison
A full statistical comparison isn't possible here, but the available career numbers offer some indication. Fred Van Dusen had the edge in on-base percentage (1.000 vs .308). By the career numbers, Fred Van Dusen 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 Fred Van Dusen
Ed Burns
Career
Per 600 PA
904
600
Fred Van Dusen
Career
Per 600 PA
1
600
Ed Burns
Career
Per 600 PA
0.623
0.623
Fred Van Dusen
Career
Per 600 PA
1.5
1.5
Ed Burns
Career
Per 600 PA
0.308
0.308
Fred Van Dusen
Career
Per 600 PA
1
1
Ed Burns
Career
Per 600 PA
0.207
0.207
Fred Van Dusen
Career
Per 600 PA
Ed Burns
Career
Per 600 PA
87.09
57.8
Fred Van Dusen
Career
Per 600 PA
0.34
205.73
Ed Burns
Career
Per 600 PA
15.32
15.32
Fred Van Dusen
Career
Per 600 PA