Denis Boucher vs. Don Collins — Career Comparison

Denis Boucher built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Collins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Collins posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.28 and WHIP 1.930 compared to 5.42 and 1.548 for Denis Boucher. By the career numbers, Don Collins had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.