David Cone vs. Steve Farr — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Farr 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 94), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 102), and strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 122). Steve Farr held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 98 vs 87). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.