David Cone vs. Casey Cox — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Casey Cox 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 60), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 92). Casey Cox held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 87). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.