Matt Albers vs. David Cone — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Matt Albers 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 72), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 83), and home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 92). Matt Albers held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 87). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.