Jim Cook vs. John McFarlin — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Jim Cook and John McFarlin are closely matched on the surface stats. Jim Cook posted stronger numbers in OPS (.434 vs .400) and on-base percentage (.241 vs .200). John McFarlin had the advantage in batting average (.200 vs .154). By the career numbers, Jim Cook had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.