Paul Carter vs. David Cone — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Paul Carter and David Cone are fairly close on the surface numbers. Paul Carter posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.32 vs 3.46) and home runs allowed (0.19 per nine innings vs 0.8). David Cone had the advantage in WHIP (1.271 vs 1.358). By the career numbers, Paul Carter had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.