Manny Acosta vs. David Cone — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Manny Acosta 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 100), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 92). Manny Acosta held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 87). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.