David Aardsma vs. David Cone — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and David Aardsma as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. David Cone led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 87 vs 76), strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 120), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 99). David Aardsma held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 114 vs 106). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.