Steve Cox vs. Jim Ward — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Jim Ward posted the stronger offensive profile against Steve Cox. Jim Ward posted stronger numbers in OPS (1.000 vs .760) and on-base percentage (.500 vs .343). Steve Cox had the advantage in home run production (39 career HR at a higher rate). By the career numbers, Jim Ward had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Steve Cox and Jim Ward
Steve Cox
Career
Per 600 PA
0.34
0.34
Jim Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
Steve Cox
Career
Per 600 PA
0.257
0.257
Jim Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.35
0.35
Steve Cox
Career
Per 600 PA
178.66
76.62
Jim Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
1.06
158.9
Steve Cox
Career
Per 600 PA
5.83
5.83
Jim Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
4
4
Fielding Stats for Steve Cox and Jim Ward
Steve Cox
Career
Per 9 Innings
282
1.11
Jim Ward
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
0.9
Steve Cox
Career
Per 9 Innings
1867
7.33
Jim Ward
Career
Per 9 Innings
6
5.4
Steve Cox
Career
Per 9 Innings
99.15
99.15
Jim Ward
Career
Per 9 Innings
75
75