Scott Alexander vs. Steve Cooke — Career Comparison

Steve Cooke built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Alexander as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Alexander led in home run suppression (HR9+ 232 vs 94), run prevention (ERA+ 129 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 119 vs 92). Steve Cooke held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 88 vs 81). Role difference aside, Scott Alexander holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.