David Cone vs. Ray Lamb — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Ray Lamb as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ray Lamb led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 87), home run suppression (HR9+ 127 vs 106), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 105). David Cone held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ray Lamb.