David Cone vs. George Soriano — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and George Soriano 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 73), strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 94), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 79). George Soriano held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 91 vs 87). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.