David Cone vs. Dave Pagan — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Pagan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Pagan led in home run suppression (HR9+ 259 vs 106), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 105), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 87). David Cone held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 69). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Pagan.