David Cone vs. Sparky Lyle — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Sparky Lyle 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 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 96). Sparky Lyle held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Cone.