D. J. Carrasco vs. Steve Cooke — Career Comparison

Steve Cooke built a career as a starting pitcher and D. J. Carrasco as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Cooke led in strikeout rate (K%+ 88 vs 74), run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 88). D. J. Carrasco held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 107 vs 94). Role difference aside, Steve Cooke holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.