Dixie Howell vs. Andy LaRoche — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Dixie Howell and Andy LaRoche are closely matched on the surface stats. Dixie Howell posted stronger numbers in on-base percentage (.315 vs .308) and batting average (.246 vs .226). Andy LaRoche had the advantage in home run production (22 career HR at a higher rate). By the career numbers, Dixie Howell had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.