Ed Hug vs. John Manning — 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 .091). 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 John Manning
Ed Hug
Career
Per 600 PA
1.5
1.5
John Manning
Career
Per 600 PA
0.136
0.136
Ed Hug
Career
Per 600 PA
1
1
John Manning
Career
Per 600 PA
0.091
0.091
Fielding Stats for Ed Hug and John Manning
Ed Hug
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
9
John Manning
Career
Per 9 Innings
2
1.06