Mike Smith vs. Pete Ward — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Pete Ward posted the stronger offensive profile against Mike Smith. Pete Ward posted stronger numbers in OPS (.752 vs .286) and on-base percentage (.347 vs .143). By the career numbers, Pete 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 Mike Smith and Pete Ward
Mike Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.143
0.143
Pete Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.254
0.254
Mike Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.286
0.286
Pete Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.762
0.762
Mike Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.143
0.143
Pete Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.339
0.339
Mike Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.143
0.143
Pete Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.405
0.405
Mike Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.1
0.1
Pete Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.254
0.254
Mike Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.167
0.167
Pete Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
0.714
0.714
Mike Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
3.5
3.5
Pete Ward
Career
Per 600 PA
6.51
6.51
Fielding Stats for Mike Smith and Pete Ward
Mike Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
1
Pete Ward
Career
Per 9 Innings
863
1.12
Mike Smith
Career
Per 9 Innings
100
Pete Ward
Career
Per 9 Innings
96.41
96.41