John Orton vs. Elmer Weingartner — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, John Orton and Elmer Weingartner are closely matched on the surface stats. Elmer Weingartner posted stronger numbers in OPS (.559 vs .540) and on-base percentage (.302 vs .265). John Orton had the advantage in slugging (.274 vs .256). By the career numbers, Elmer Weingartner had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.