Norm Charlton vs. David Cone — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Norm Charlton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. David Cone led in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 105), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 97). Norm Charlton held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 118 vs 106). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.