David Cone vs. Frank LaCorte — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank LaCorte 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 run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 63), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 68), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 82). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.