David Cone vs. A. J. Sager — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and A. J. Sager 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), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 100). A. J. Sager held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 87). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.