Don Carman vs. David Cone — Career Comparison

The numbers give David Cone a clear advantage over Don Carman across the core pitching metrics. David Cone led in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 95), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 77), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 91). Don Carman held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 87). David Cone was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.