David Cone vs. Obie Layton — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, David Cone and Obie Layton are fairly close on the surface numbers. David Cone had the edge in WHIP (1.271 vs 1.421). By the career numbers, David Cone 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.