J. P. Martínez vs. Shag Thompson — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, J. P. Martínez and Shag Thompson are closely matched on the surface stats. J. P. Martínez posted stronger numbers in slugging (.320 vs .253) and batting average (.220 vs .203). Shag Thompson had the advantage in OPS (.610 vs .561). By the career numbers, J. P. Martínez had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.