David Cone vs. Dave LaPoint — Career Comparison

The numbers give David Cone a clear advantage over Dave LaPoint across the core pitching metrics. David Cone led in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 85), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 95). Dave LaPoint held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 87). David Cone was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.