David Cone vs. Dennis Cook — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Dennis Cook 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 57), strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 84). Dennis Cook held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 127 vs 87). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.