Ed Irwin vs. Red Smith — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Ed Irwin posted the stronger offensive profile against Red Smith. Ed Irwin posted stronger numbers in OPS (2.667 vs .661) and on-base percentage (.667 vs .375). By the career numbers, Ed Irwin 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 Irwin and Red Smith
Ed Irwin
Career
Per 600 PA
0.667
0.667
Red Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.286
0.286
Ed Irwin
Career
Per 600 PA
2.667
2.667
Red Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.706
0.706
Ed Irwin
Career
Per 600 PA
0.667
0.667
Red Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.375
0.375
Ed Irwin
Career
Per 600 PA
0.8
0.8
Red Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.24
0.24
Ed Irwin
Career
Per 600 PA
3
3
Red Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
3.4
3.4