David Cone vs. Bob Sadowski — Career Comparison

The numbers give David Cone a clear advantage over Bob Sadowski across the core pitching metrics. David Cone led in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 95), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 98), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 98). Bob Sadowski held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 103 vs 87). David Cone was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.