A. Smith vs. Joe Ward — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Joe Ward posted the stronger offensive profile against A. Smith. Joe Ward posted stronger numbers in OPS (.585 vs .500) and on-base percentage (.271 vs .250). A. Smith had the advantage in batting average (.250 vs .237). By the career numbers, Joe Ward had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for A. Smith and Joe Ward
A. Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.25
0.25
Joe Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.237
0.237
A. Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.6
0.6
Joe Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.629
0.629
A. Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.25
0.25
Joe Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.271
0.271
A. Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.175
0.175
Joe Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.201
0.201
A. Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.333
0.333
Joe Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.507
0.507
Fielding Stats for A. Smith and Joe Ward
A. Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
2
Joe Ward
Career
Per 9 Innings
136
1.21