Dave Short vs. Stub Smith — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Dave Short and Stub Smith are closely matched on the surface stats. Dave Short posted stronger numbers in OPS (.377 vs .200) and on-base percentage (.286 vs .100). Stub Smith had the advantage in batting average (.100 vs .091). By the career numbers, Dave Short had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.