Bud Anderson vs. David Cone — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Bud Anderson 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 80), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 98), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 105). Bud Anderson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 131 vs 106). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Cone.