John Orton vs. Dave Van Gorder — Career Comparison

On the career numbers, Dave Van Gorder posted the stronger offensive profile against John Orton. Dave Van Gorder posted stronger numbers in OPS (.556 vs .540) and on-base percentage (.289 vs .265). John Orton had the advantage in home run production (4 career HR at a higher rate). By the career numbers, Dave Van Gorder had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.