Rimp Lanier vs. Dick Smith — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Dick Smith posted the stronger offensive profile against Rimp Lanier. Dick Smith posted stronger numbers in OPS (.421 vs .200) and on-base percentage (.255 vs .200). By the career numbers, Dick Smith had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Rimp Lanier and Dick Smith
Rimp Lanier
Career
Per 600 PA
0.3
0.3
Dick Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.461
0.461
Rimp Lanier
Career
Per 600 PA
0.2
0.2
Dick Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.255
0.255
Rimp Lanier
Career
Per 600 PA
0.09
0.09
Dick Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.156
0.156
Rimp Lanier
Career
Per 600 PA
0.25
0.25
Dick Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.365
0.365
Rimp Lanier
Career
Per 600 PA
5
5
Dick Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
9.82
9.82
Rimp Lanier
Career
Per 600 PA
0
0
Dick Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
3
8.33