Denis Boucher vs. Eric Fornataro — Career Comparison

Denis Boucher built a career as a starting pitcher and Eric Fornataro as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Eric Fornataro posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.66 and WHIP 1.241 compared to 5.42 and 1.548 for Denis Boucher. By the career numbers, Eric Fornataro had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.