Punch Knoll vs. John Simmons — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Punch Knoll and John Simmons are closely matched on the surface stats. Punch Knoll posted stronger numbers in OPS (.542 vs .513) and slugging (.295 vs .215). John Simmons had the advantage in on-base percentage (.298 vs .247). By the career numbers, Punch Knoll had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.