David Cone vs. Vinnie Pestano — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Vinnie Pestano as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Vinnie Pestano led in run prevention (ERA+ 137 vs 111), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 105), and strikeout rate (K%+ 136 vs 126). David Cone held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 101). Role difference aside, Vinnie Pestano holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.