David Cone vs. Dominic Leone — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Dominic Leone 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 109), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 103), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 102). Dominic Leone held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 111). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Cone.