David Cone vs. Mark Littell — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Mark Littell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mark Littell led in home run suppression (HR9+ 241 vs 106), run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 111), and strikeout rate (K%+ 130 vs 126). David Cone held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 87 vs 71). Role difference aside, Mark Littell holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.