David Cone vs. Jose Santiago — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Santiago 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 65), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 102), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 99). Jose Santiago held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 143 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Cone.