David Cone vs. Jay Powell — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Jay Powell 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 91), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 97), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 105). Jay Powell held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 116 vs 106). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Cone.