David Cone vs. Sammy Solis — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Sammy Solis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sammy Solis led in home run suppression (HR9+ 271 vs 106), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 105), and run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 111). David Cone held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 112). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Sammy Solis.