David Cone vs. Scott Linebrink — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Linebrink 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 67), strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 103), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 90). Scott Linebrink held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 87). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.