Les Norman vs. Ray Poole — Career Comparison
Looking at the career totals, Les Norman and Ray Poole are closely matched on the surface stats. Les Norman posted stronger numbers in OPS (.466 vs .450) and on-base percentage (.275 vs .250). Ray Poole had the advantage in batting average (.200 vs .169). By the career numbers, Les Norman had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Les Norman and Ray Poole
Les Norman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.169
0.169
Ray Poole
Career
Per 600 PA
0.2
0.2
Les Norman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.508
0.508
Ray Poole
Career
Per 600 PA
0.469
0.469
Les Norman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.275
0.275
Ray Poole
Career
Per 600 PA
0.25
0.25
Les Norman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.171
0.171
Ray Poole
Career
Per 600 PA
0.163
0.163
Les Norman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.408
0.408
Ray Poole
Career
Per 600 PA
0.308
0.308
Les Norman
Career
Per 600 PA
5.15
5.15
Ray Poole
Career
Per 600 PA
3.2
3.2
Les Norman
Career
Per 600 PA
0.6
0.6
Ray Poole
Career
Per 600 PA
0.2
0.2