Red Smith vs. Bob Way — Career Comparison
On the career numbers, Red Smith posted the stronger offensive profile against Bob Way. Red Smith posted stronger numbers in OPS (.731 vs .667) and on-base percentage (.353 vs .333). Bob Way had the advantage in batting average (.333 vs .278). By the career numbers, Red Smith had the stronger overall case — though those totals don't account for the eras and run environments each player worked in.
Hitting Stats for Red Smith and Bob Way
Red Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.278
0.278
Bob Way
Career
Per 600 PA
0.333
0.333
Red Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.771
0.771
Bob Way
Career
Per 600 PA
0.667
0.667
Red Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.353
0.353
Bob Way
Career
Per 600 PA
0.333
0.333
Red Smith
Career
Per 600 PA
0.253
0.253
Bob Way
Career
Per 600 PA
0.233
0.233