David Cone vs. Chasen Shreve — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Chasen Shreve 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 76), strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 107), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 87). Chasen Shreve held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 111). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.