David Cone vs. Tyler Phillips — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Tyler Phillips 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 73), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 83). Tyler Phillips held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 163 vs 87). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.