David Freese vs. Red Howell — Career Comparison
Looking at the career totals, David Freese and Red Howell are closely matched on the surface stats. Red Howell posted stronger numbers in OPS (.831 vs .776) and on-base percentage (.545 vs .353). David Freese had the advantage in slugging (.423 vs .286). By the career numbers, Red Howell had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for David Freese and Red Howell
David Freese
Career
Per 600 PA
1184
167.98
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
11
600
David Freese
Career
Per 600 PA
4229
600
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
11
600
David Freese
Career
Per 600 PA
0.277
0.277
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
0.286
0.286
David Freese
Career
Per 600 PA
0.786
0.786
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
0.909
0.909
David Freese
Career
Per 600 PA
1591
225.73
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
2
109.09
David Freese
Career
Per 600 PA
1484
210.55
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
6
327.27
David Freese
Career
Per 600 PA
0.351
0.351
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
0.546
0.546
David Freese
Career
Per 600 PA
0.423
0.423
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
0.286
0.286
David Freese
Career
Per 600 PA
0.264
0.264
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
0.317
0.317
David Freese
Career
Per 600 PA
0.714
0.714
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
1.2
1.2
David Freese
Career
Per 600 PA
903
128.12
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
2
109.09
David Freese
Career
Per 600 PA
562.11
79.75
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
2.07
113
David Freese
Career
Per 600 PA
4.34
4.34
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
5.5
5.5
David Freese
Career
Per 600 PA
0.38
0.38
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
2
2
David Freese
Career
Per 600 PA
134
19.01
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
0
0