David Cone vs. Josh Smith — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Smith 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 76), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 87). Josh Smith held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 91 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Cone.