David Cone vs. Juan Padilla — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Juan Padilla as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. David Cone posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.46 and WHIP 1.271 compared to 4.06 and 1.452 for Juan Padilla. By the career numbers, David Cone had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.