W. Johnson vs. Ed Young — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, W. Johnson posted the stronger offensive profile against Ed Young. W. Johnson posted stronger numbers in OPS (1.250 vs .748) and on-base percentage (.500 vs .338). Ed Young had the advantage in home run production (11 career HR at a higher rate). By the career numbers, W. Johnson had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for W. Johnson and Ed Young
W. Johnson
Career
Per 600 PA
1.2
1.2
Ed Young
Career
Per 600 PA
0.774
0.774
W. Johnson
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
Ed Young
Career
Per 600 PA
0.301
0.301
W. Johnson
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
Ed Young
Career
Per 600 PA
0.338
0.338
W. Johnson
Career
Per 600 PA
0.413
0.413
Ed Young
Career
Per 600 PA
0.255
0.255
W. Johnson
Career
Per 600 PA
1.23
148.13
Ed Young
Career
Per 600 PA
104.56
86.18
Fielding Stats for W. Johnson and Ed Young
W. Johnson
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
1
Ed Young
Career
Per 9 Innings
186
1.12
W. Johnson
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
1
Ed Young
Career
Per 9 Innings
1620
9.78
W. Johnson
Career
Per 9 Innings
50
50
Ed Young
Career
Per 9 Innings
96.6
96.6