Steve Bechler vs. Bob Cone — Career Comparison

Bob Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Bechler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Bechler posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 13.5 and WHIP 2.143 compared to 40.5 and 7.500 for Bob Cone. By the career numbers, Steve Bechler had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.