Ernest Gatewood vs. Ed Hug — Career Comparison
A full statistical comparison isn't possible here, but the available career numbers offer some indication. Ed Hug had the edge in on-base percentage (1.000 vs .265). By the career numbers, Ed Hug had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Ernest Gatewood and Ed Hug
Ernest Gatewood
Career
Per 600 PA
0.541
0.541
Ed Hug
Career
Per 600 PA
1.5
1.5
Ernest Gatewood
Career
Per 600 PA
0.265
0.265
Ed Hug
Career
Per 600 PA
1
1
Ernest Gatewood
Career
Per 600 PA
0.177
0.177
Ed Hug
Career
Per 600 PA
Ernest Gatewood
Career
Per 600 PA
51.09
42.52
Ed Hug
Career
Per 600 PA
0.34
205.73
Ernest Gatewood
Career
Per 600 PA
360.5
360.5
Ed Hug
Career
Per 600 PA
Fielding Stats for Ernest Gatewood and Ed Hug
Ernest Gatewood
Career
Per 9 Innings
208
1.37
Ed Hug
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
9
Ernest Gatewood
Career
Per 9 Innings
1362.2
9
Ed Hug
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
9