Mike Adams vs. David Cone — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Adams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Adams led in run prevention (ERA+ 176 vs 111), home run suppression (HR9+ 167 vs 106), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 87). David Cone held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 119). Role difference aside, Mike Adams holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.