Tom Connolly vs. John McKelvey — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Tom Connolly and John McKelvey are closely matched on the surface stats. John McKelvey posted stronger numbers in slugging (.255 vs .234) and batting average (.229 vs .184). Tom Connolly had the advantage in on-base percentage (.268 vs .249). By the career numbers, John McKelvey had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.