David Cone vs. Tim Crews — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Crews 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 99), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 104), and home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 104). Tim Crews held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 152 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Cone.