Ray Gardner vs. Buddy Peterson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ray Gardner and Buddy Peterson are closely matched on the surface stats. Buddy Peterson posted stronger numbers in OPS (.657 vs .615) and on-base percentage (.341 vs .326). Ray Gardner had the advantage in batting average (.253 vs .237). By the career numbers, Buddy Peterson had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.