Eric Fornataro vs. John Mickey — Career Comparison

John Mickey 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 6.14 and 1.909 for John Mickey. By the career numbers, Eric Fornataro had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.