Ed Hilley vs. Mel Ott — Career Comparison
Looking at the career totals, Ed Hilley and Mel Ott are closely matched on the surface stats. Mel Ott posted stronger numbers in OPS (.947 vs .833) and slugging (.533 vs .333). Ed Hilley had the advantage in on-base percentage (.500 vs .414). By the career numbers, Mel Ott had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Ed Hilley and Mel Ott
Ed Hilley
Career
Per 600 PA
0.333
0.333
Mel Ott
Career
Per 600 PA
0.304
0.304
Ed Hilley
Career
Per 600 PA
0.9
0.9
Mel Ott
Career
Per 600 PA
0.948
0.948
Ed Hilley
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
Mel Ott
Career
Per 600 PA
0.414
0.414
Ed Hilley
Career
Per 600 PA
0.308
0.308
Mel Ott
Career
Per 600 PA
0.32
0.32
Ed Hilley
Career
Per 600 PA
0.8
95.86
Mel Ott
Career
Per 600 PA
2188.26
115.81
Fielding Stats for Ed Hilley and Mel Ott
Ed Hilley
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
0.69
Mel Ott
Career
Per 9 Innings
2575
Ed Hilley
Career
Per 9 Innings
80
80
Mel Ott
Career
Per 9 Innings
97.42