A. Smith vs. Unknown Whitlock — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, A. Smith and Unknown Whitlock are closely matched on the surface stats. Unknown Whitlock posted stronger numbers in OPS (.525 vs .500) and on-base percentage (.268 vs .250). A. Smith had the advantage in batting average (.250 vs .231). By the career numbers, Unknown Whitlock had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.