David Cone vs. Jonathan Papelbon — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Jonathan Papelbon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jonathan Papelbon led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 147 vs 87), run prevention (ERA+ 130 vs 111), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 105). David Cone held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 115). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jonathan Papelbon.