Mike Armstrong vs. Steve Cooke — Career Comparison

Steve Cooke built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Armstrong as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Armstrong led in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 88), run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 92). Steve Cooke held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 90). Role difference aside, Mike Armstrong holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.