Don Mason vs. John Orton — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Don Mason and John Orton are closely matched on the surface stats. John Orton posted stronger numbers in OPS (.540 vs .528) and slugging (.274 vs .250). Don Mason had the advantage in on-base percentage (.278 vs .265). By the career numbers, John Orton had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.