Rick Anderson vs. David Cone — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, David Cone posted a stronger line than Rick Anderson. David Cone posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.46 vs 3.75) and WHIP (1.271 vs 2.083). By the career numbers, David Cone had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.