Les Peden vs. Jim Rivera — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Les Peden and Jim Rivera are closely matched on the surface stats. Les Peden posted stronger numbers in on-base percentage (.344 vs .331) and home run production (1 career HR at a higher rate). Jim Rivera had the advantage in batting average (.256 vs .250). By the career numbers, Les Peden had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.