Red Howell vs. Ben Spencer — Career Comparison
Looking at the career totals, Red Howell and Ben Spencer are closely matched on the surface stats. Red Howell posted stronger numbers in OPS (.831 vs .776) and on-base percentage (.545 vs .348). Ben Spencer had the advantage in slugging (.429 vs .286). By the career numbers, Red Howell had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Red Howell and Ben Spencer
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
0.286
0.286
Ben Spencer
Career
Per 600 PA
0.286
0.286
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
0.909
0.909
Ben Spencer
Career
Per 600 PA
0.783
0.783
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
0.546
0.546
Ben Spencer
Career
Per 600 PA
0.348
0.348
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
0.286
0.286
Ben Spencer
Career
Per 600 PA
0.429
0.429
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
0.317
0.317
Ben Spencer
Career
Per 600 PA
0.264
0.264
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
1.2
1.2
Ben Spencer
Career
Per 600 PA
0.733
0.733
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
2.07
113
Ben Spencer
Career
Per 600 PA
3.46
90.25
Red Howell
Career
Per 600 PA
5.5
5.5
Ben Spencer
Career
Per 600 PA
5.75
5.75