David Cone vs. Eric Plunk — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Eric Plunk 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 69), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 82), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 92). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.