David Cone vs. Derek Lilliquist — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Derek Lilliquist 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 93), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 103). Derek Lilliquist held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Cone.