David Cone vs. Don Shaw — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Shaw 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 100), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 89), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 87 vs 75). Don Shaw held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 175 vs 106). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.