Ed Hug vs. William Kelly — 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 .305). 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 Ed Hug and William Kelly
Ed Hug
Career
Per 600 PA
1.5
1.5
William Kelly
Career
Per 600 PA
0.644
0.644
Ed Hug
Career
Per 600 PA
1
1
William Kelly
Career
Per 600 PA
0.305
0.305
Ed Hug
Career
Per 600 PA
0.34
205.73
William Kelly
Career
Per 600 PA
6.04
59.39
Fielding Stats for Ed Hug and William Kelly
Ed Hug
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
9
William Kelly
Career
Per 9 Innings
20
1.29