Merl Combs vs. Tony Long — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Tony Long posted the stronger offensive profile against Merl Combs. Tony Long posted stronger numbers in OPS (.800 vs .555) and on-base percentage (.400 vs .314). Merl Combs had the advantage in home run production (2 career HR at a higher rate). By the career numbers, Tony Long had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Merl Combs and Tony Long
Merl Combs
Career
Per 600 PA
0.202
0.202
Tony Long
Career
Per 600 PA
0.4
0.4
Merl Combs
Career
Per 600 PA
0.597
0.597
Tony Long
Career
Per 600 PA
0.8
0.8
Merl Combs
Career
Per 600 PA
0.314
0.314
Tony Long
Career
Per 600 PA
0.4
0.4
Merl Combs
Career
Per 600 PA
0.202
0.202
Tony Long
Career
Per 600 PA
0.28
0.28
Merl Combs
Career
Per 600 PA
0.492
0.492
Tony Long
Career
Per 600 PA
0.667
0.667
Merl Combs
Career
Per 600 PA
33.98
47.74
Tony Long
Career
Per 600 PA
0.94
113.33
Fielding Stats for Merl Combs and Tony Long
Merl Combs
Career
Per 9 Innings
125
Tony Long
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
1
Merl Combs
Career
Per 9 Innings
97.01
Tony Long
Career
Per 9 Innings
80
80