David Cone vs. Cole Sands — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Cole Sands as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cole Sands led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 186 vs 87), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 133 vs 105), and home run suppression (HR9+ 128 vs 106). David Cone held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Cole Sands.