Joe May vs. John Orton — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Joe May posted the stronger offensive profile against John Orton. Joe May posted stronger numbers in OPS (.944 vs .540) and on-base percentage (.444 vs .265). John Orton had the advantage in home run production (4 career HR at a higher rate). By the career numbers, Joe May had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Joe May and John Orton
Joe May
Career
Per 600 PA
0.944
0.944
John Orton
Career
Per 600 PA
0.567
0.567
Joe May
Career
Per 600 PA
0.333
0.333
John Orton
Career
Per 600 PA
0.275
0.275
Joe May
Career
Per 600 PA
0.444
0.444
John Orton
Career
Per 600 PA
0.265
0.265
Joe May
Career
Per 600 PA
0.125
0.125
John Orton
Career
Per 600 PA
0.075
0.075
Joe May
Career
Per 600 PA
0.325
0.325
John Orton
Career
Per 600 PA
0.188
0.188
Fielding Stats for Joe May and John Orton
Joe May
Career
Per 9 Innings
5
1.44
John Orton
Career
Per 9 Innings
154
1.19
Joe May
Career
Per 9 Innings
2
0.57
John Orton
Career
Per 9 Innings
131
1.02
Joe May
Career
Per 9 Innings
22
6.32
John Orton
Career
Per 9 Innings
881
6.83
Joe May
Career
Per 9 Innings
21
6.03
John Orton
Career
Per 9 Innings
868
6.73
Joe May
Career
Per 9 Innings
95.45
95.45
John Orton
Career
Per 9 Innings
98.52
98.52
Joe May
Career
Per 9 Innings
4.2
4.2
John Orton
Career
Per 9 Innings
5.636
5.636
Joe May
Career
Per 9 Innings
40
40
John Orton
Career
Per 9 Innings
85.06
85.06