David Cone vs. Keynan Middleton — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Keynan Middleton 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 72), strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 117), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 96). Keynan Middleton held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Cone.