David Cone vs. Alejandro Peña — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Alejandro Peña 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 105), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 98), and home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 94). Alejandro Peña held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 87). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.