Chris James vs. Herb Shaw — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Herb Shaw posted the stronger offensive profile against Chris James. Herb Shaw posted stronger numbers in OPS (1.000 vs .724) and on-base percentage (.500 vs .310). Chris James had the advantage in home run production (90 career HR at a higher rate). By the career numbers, Herb Shaw had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Chris James and Herb Shaw
Chris James
Career
Per 600 PA
0.261
0.261
Herb Shaw
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
Chris James
Career
Per 600 PA
0.735
0.735
Herb Shaw
Career
Per 600 PA
1
1
Chris James
Career
Per 600 PA
382.48
69.67
Herb Shaw
Career
Per 600 PA
0.47
140.43
Chris James
Career
Per 600 PA
0.307
0.307
Herb Shaw
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
Chris James
Career
Per 600 PA
0.242
0.242
Herb Shaw
Career
Per 600 PA
0.35
0.35
Chris James
Career
Per 600 PA
392.83
71.55
Herb Shaw
Career
Per 600 PA
0.54
160.83
Chris James
Career
Per 600 PA
69
12.57
Herb Shaw
Career
Per 600 PA
0
0
Fielding Stats for Chris James and Herb Shaw
Chris James
Career
Per 9 Innings
631
1.17
Herb Shaw
Career
Per 9 Innings
2
Chris James
Career
Per 9 Innings
566
1.05
Herb Shaw
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
Chris James
Career
Per 9 Innings
89.7
89.7
Herb Shaw
Career
Per 9 Innings
50