Johnny Evers vs. Ed Irwin — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Ed Irwin posted the stronger offensive profile against Johnny Evers. Ed Irwin posted stronger numbers in OPS (2.667 vs .690) and on-base percentage (.667 vs .356). Johnny Evers had the advantage in home run production (12 career HR at a higher rate). By the career numbers, Ed Irwin had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Johnny Evers and Ed Irwin
Johnny Evers
Career
Per 600 PA
0.27
0.27
Ed Irwin
Career
Per 600 PA
0.667
0.667
Johnny Evers
Career
Per 600 PA
0.753
0.753
Ed Irwin
Career
Per 600 PA
2.667
2.667
Johnny Evers
Career
Per 600 PA
876.99
72.98
Ed Irwin
Career
Per 600 PA
1.78
355.16
Johnny Evers
Career
Per 600 PA
0.356
0.356
Ed Irwin
Career
Per 600 PA
0.667
0.667
Johnny Evers
Career
Per 600 PA
0.064
0.064
Ed Irwin
Career
Per 600 PA
1.333
1.333
Johnny Evers
Career
Per 600 PA
0.244
0.244
Ed Irwin
Career
Per 600 PA
0.8
0.8
Johnny Evers
Career
Per 600 PA
964.89
80.3
Ed Irwin
Career
Per 600 PA
2.41
482.22
Johnny Evers
Career
Per 600 PA
24.61
24.61
Ed Irwin
Career
Per 600 PA
3
3
Fielding Stats for Johnny Evers and Ed Irwin
Johnny Evers
Career
Per 9 Innings
1776
1.69
Ed Irwin
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
Johnny Evers
Career
Per 9 Innings
9021
8.56
Ed Irwin
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
Johnny Evers
Career
Per 9 Innings
95.28
95.28
Ed Irwin
Career
Per 9 Innings
50