David Cone vs. Ruddy Lugo — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Ruddy Lugo 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 77), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 97), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 87 vs 75). Ruddy Lugo held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 199 vs 106). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.