Denis Boucher, baseball player, 1991-1994

Denis Boucher

Born: 3/7/1968 in Montreal, QC, CAN

MLB Debut: 1991-04-12 | Final Game: 1994-05-21

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

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Biography

Denis Boucher was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1991 to 1994. Born in 1968, Boucher made his Major League Baseball debut with the Montreal Expos and later played for the Cleveland Indians. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a win-loss record of 6-11 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.42. Boucher recorded a total of 77 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats during his time on the mound. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a starting and relief pitcher was significant during his tenure in the league. Boucher's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the increasing emphasis on offensive production and the evolution of pitching strategies. While he may not have achieved the same level of recognition as some of his contemporaries, Boucher contributed to the game through his resilience and dedication on the field. His journey through the majors reflects the challenges faced by many pitchers of his era, navigating the complexities of a highly competitive environment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 11 35 26 0 0 0 146.0 170 88 28 54 77 5.42 0

Career ERA 5.42 vs. league average 4.06 across their career seasons — 33.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1991 TOR AL 0 3 7 7 0 0 0 35.3 39 18 16 16 4.58 3.91 (-17%) -1579.0
1991 CLE AL 1 4 5 5 0 0 0 22.7 35 21 8 13 8.34 3.91 (-113%) -1308.0
1992 CLE AL 2 2 8 7 0 0 0 41.0 48 29 20 17 6.37 3.75 (-70%) -2686.1
1993 WSN NL 3 1 5 5 0 0 0 28.3 24 6 3 14 1.91 4.19 (+55%) -
1994 WSN NL 0 1 10 2 0 0 0 18.7 24 14 7 17 6.75 4.51 (-50%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 9 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.222 0.222 0.444 0.667 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 32.4% below league average.

Career SLG .444 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — +12.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1991 TOR AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 CLE AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 CLE AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 WSN NL 5 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1994 WSN NL 10 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 35 26 7 23 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 TOR P 7 7 2 8 1 1
1991 CLE P 5 5 0 5 1 1
1992 CLE P 8 7 3 3 0 0
1993 MON P 5 5 1 4 0 0
1994 MON P 10 2 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 35

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 MON NL $135,000
1992 CLE AL $116,000
Total Career Earnings $251,000