Jim Kirby vs. Joe Start — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Jim Kirby posted the stronger offensive profile against Joe Start. Jim Kirby posted stronger numbers in OPS (1.000 vs .690) and on-base percentage (.500 vs .322). Joe Start had the advantage in home run production (15 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 Joe Start
Jim Kirby
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
Joe Start
Career
Per 600 PA
0.299
0.299
Jim Kirby
Career
Per 600 PA
0.5
0.5
Joe Start
Career
Per 600 PA
0.322
0.322
Jim Kirby
Career
Per 600 PA
0.35
0.35
Joe Start
Career
Per 600 PA
0.237
0.237
Jim Kirby
Career
Per 600 PA
0.54
160.83
Joe Start
Career
Per 600 PA
650.43
79.53