Mance Smith vs. Ham Wade — Career Comparison
A full statistical comparison isn't possible here, but the available career numbers offer some indication. Ham Wade had the edge in on-base percentage (1.000 vs .256). By the career numbers, Ham Wade had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Mance Smith and Ham Wade
Mance Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.507
0.507
Ham Wade
Career
Per 600 PA
1.5
1.5
Mance Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.256
0.256
Ham Wade
Career
Per 600 PA
1
1
Mance Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
7.97
37.97
Ham Wade
Career
Per 600 PA
0.34
205.73
Fielding Stats for Mance Smith and Ham Wade
Mance Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
36
1.09
Ham Wade
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
1.5
Mance Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
65
1.98
Ham Wade
Career
Per 9 Innings
2
3
Mance Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
97.01
97.01
Ham Wade
Career
Per 9 Innings
100
100
Mance Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
1.806
1.806
Ham Wade
Career
Per 9 Innings
2
2