Ed Hilley vs. Red Smith — Career Comparison
Looking at the career totals, Ed Hilley and Red Smith are closely matched on the surface stats. Ed Hilley posted stronger numbers in OPS (.833 vs .731) and on-base percentage (.500 vs .353). Red Smith had the advantage in slugging (.377 vs .333). By the career numbers, Ed Hilley 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 Red Smith
Ed Hilley
Career
Per 600 PA
0.333
0.333
Red Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.278
0.278
Ed Hilley
Career
Per 600 PA
0.9
0.9
Red Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.771
0.771
Ed Hilley
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
Red Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.353
0.353
Ed Hilley
Career
Per 600 PA
0.333
0.333
Red Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.377
0.377
Ed Hilley
Career
Per 600 PA
0.308
0.308
Red Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.253
0.253
Ed Hilley
Career
Per 600 PA
0.8
95.86
Red Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
624.55
82.96
Fielding Stats for Ed Hilley and Red Smith
Ed Hilley
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
0.69
Red Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
1098
Ed Hilley
Career
Per 9 Innings
80
80
Red Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
93.34