Jim Eppard vs. John Hester — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Jim Eppard and John Hester are closely matched on the surface stats. Jim Eppard posted stronger numbers in OPS (.667 vs .648) and on-base percentage (.351 vs .297). John Hester had the advantage in slugging (.351 vs .317). By the career numbers, Jim Eppard had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.