Steve Avery vs. David Cone — Career Comparison

The numbers give David Cone a clear advantage over Steve Avery across the core pitching metrics. David Cone led in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 100), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 101), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 99). Steve Avery held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 87). David Cone was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.