Fred Ketchum vs. Earl Pruess — Career Comparison
A full statistical comparison isn't possible here, but the available career numbers offer some indication. Earl Pruess had the edge in on-base percentage (1.000 vs .286). By the career numbers, Earl Pruess had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Fred Ketchum and Earl Pruess
Fred Ketchum
Career
Per 600 PA
85
600
Earl Pruess
Career
Per 600 PA
1
600
Fred Ketchum
Career
Per 600 PA
0.601
0.601
Earl Pruess
Career
Per 600 PA
1.875
1.875
Fred Ketchum
Career
Per 600 PA
0.286
0.286
Earl Pruess
Career
Per 600 PA
1
1
Fred Ketchum
Career
Per 600 PA
0.201
0.201
Earl Pruess
Career
Per 600 PA
Fred Ketchum
Career
Per 600 PA
8.65
61.09
Earl Pruess
Career
Per 600 PA
0.53
317.25
Fred Ketchum
Career
Per 600 PA
14.17
14.17
Earl Pruess
Career
Per 600 PA
Fred Ketchum
Career
Per 600 PA
2
14.12
Earl Pruess
Career
Per 600 PA
1
600
Fred Ketchum
Career
Per 600 PA
100
100
Earl Pruess
Career
Per 600 PA
100
100
Fielding Stats for Fred Ketchum and Earl Pruess
Fred Ketchum
Career
Per 9 Innings
20
1.34
Earl Pruess
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
Fred Ketchum
Career
Per 9 Innings
24
1.61
Earl Pruess
Career
Per 9 Innings
2
Fred Ketchum
Career
Per 9 Innings
96
96
Earl Pruess
Career
Per 9 Innings
100