David Cone vs. Steve Crawford — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Crawford 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 80), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 84), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 92). Steve Crawford held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 126 vs 87). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.