Ray Poole vs. Jimmy Smith — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Jimmy Smith posted the stronger offensive profile against Ray Poole. Jimmy Smith posted stronger numbers in OPS (.514 vs .450) and on-base percentage (.276 vs .250). Ray Poole had the advantage in batting average (.200 vs .193). By the career numbers, Jimmy Smith had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Ray Poole and Jimmy Smith
Ray Poole
Career
Per 600 PA
0.2
0.2
Jimmy Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.193
0.193
Ray Poole
Career
Per 600 PA
0.469
0.469
Jimmy Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.559
0.559
Ray Poole
Career
Per 600 PA
0.25
0.25
Jimmy Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.276
0.276
Ray Poole
Career
Per 600 PA
0.163
0.163
Jimmy Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.184
0.184
Ray Poole
Career
Per 600 PA
0.308
0.308
Jimmy Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.437
0.437