David Cone vs. Murphy Currie — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Murphy Currie as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Murphy Currie posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 1.88 and WHIP 1.116 compared to 3.46 and 1.271 for David Cone. By the career numbers, Murphy Currie had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.