Ed Hug vs. Herm Merritt — 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 .396). 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 Herm Merritt
Ed Hug
Career
Per 600 PA
1.5
1.5
Herm Merritt
Career
Per 600 PA
0.892
0.892
Ed Hug
Career
Per 600 PA
1
1
Herm Merritt
Career
Per 600 PA
0.396
0.396
Ed Hug
Career
Per 600 PA
0.34
205.73
Herm Merritt
Career
Per 600 PA
9.67
118.42
Fielding Stats for Ed Hug and Herm Merritt
Ed Hug
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
9
Herm Merritt
Career
Per 9 Innings
17