Steve Christmas vs. John Orton — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Steve Christmas and John Orton are closely matched on the surface stats. John Orton posted stronger numbers in OPS (.540 vs .477) and on-base percentage (.265 vs .179). Steve Christmas had the advantage in slugging (.297 vs .274). By the career numbers, John Orton had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.