Tim Costo vs. John Ward — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Tim Costo posted the stronger offensive profile against John Ward. Tim Costo posted stronger numbers in OPS (.610 vs .500) and on-base percentage (.267 vs .250). John Ward had the advantage in batting average (.250 vs .224). By the career numbers, Tim Costo had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Tim Costo and John Ward
Tim Costo
Career
Per 600 PA
0.224
0.224
John Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.25
0.25
Tim Costo
Career
Per 600 PA
0.634
0.634
John Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
Tim Costo
Career
Per 600 PA
0.267
0.267
John Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.25
0.25
Tim Costo
Career
Per 600 PA
0.206
0.206
John Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.175
0.175
Tim Costo
Career
Per 600 PA
0.505
0.505
John Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.333
0.333
Fielding Stats for Tim Costo and John Ward
Tim Costo
Career
Per 9 Innings
42
1.2
John Ward
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
1.5