Dave Lemonds vs. Boone Logan — Career Comparison

Dave Lemonds built a career as a starting pitcher and Boone Logan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Lemonds posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.99 and WHIP 1.389 compared to 4.5 and 1.550 for Boone Logan. By the career numbers, Dave Lemonds had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.