Andy LaRoche vs. Charlie Smith — Career Comparison

On the career numbers, Andy LaRoche posted the stronger offensive profile against Charlie Smith. Andy LaRoche posted stronger numbers in OPS (.644 vs .593) and on-base percentage (.308 vs .274). Charlie Smith had the advantage in batting average (.264 vs .226). By the career numbers, Andy LaRoche had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.