David Cone vs. Al Nipper — Career Comparison

The numbers give David Cone a clear advantage over Al Nipper across the core pitching metrics. David Cone led in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 93), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 92). Al Nipper held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 87). David Cone was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.