David Cone vs. Bob James — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob James as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob James led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 87), home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 106), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 105). David Cone held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 121). Role difference aside, Bob James holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.