Nick Anderson vs. David Cone — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Nick Anderson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Nick Anderson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 87), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 140 vs 105), and run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 111). David Cone held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 120). Role difference aside, Nick Anderson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.