Chick Gagnon vs. John Simmons — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Chick Gagnon and John Simmons are closely matched on the surface stats. John Simmons posted stronger numbers in OPS (.513 vs .444) and on-base percentage (.298 vs .222). Chick Gagnon had the advantage in batting average (.222 vs .215). By the career numbers, John Simmons had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.