Jim Kirby vs. Lew Ritter — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Jim Kirby posted the stronger offensive profile against Lew Ritter. Jim Kirby posted stronger numbers in OPS (1.000 vs .539) and on-base percentage (.500 vs .271). Lew Ritter had the advantage in home run production (1 career HR at a higher rate). By the career numbers, Jim Kirby had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Jim Kirby and Lew Ritter
Jim Kirby
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
Lew Ritter
Career
Per 600 PA
0.219
0.219
Jim Kirby
Career
Per 600 PA
1
1
Lew Ritter
Career
Per 600 PA
0.594
0.594
Jim Kirby
Career
Per 600 PA
0.47
140.43
Lew Ritter
Career
Per 600 PA
119.59
45.41
Jim Kirby
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
Lew Ritter
Career
Per 600 PA
0.271
0.271
Jim Kirby
Career
Per 600 PA
0.35
0.35
Lew Ritter
Career
Per 600 PA
0.189
0.189
Jim Kirby
Career
Per 600 PA
0.54
160.83
Lew Ritter
Career
Per 600 PA
132.09
50.16