David Cone vs. Jimmy Lavender — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Jimmy Lavender posted a stronger line than David Cone. Jimmy Lavender posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.09 vs 3.46) and home runs allowed (0.28 per nine innings vs 0.8). By the career numbers, Jimmy Lavender had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.