David Cone vs. Jerry Spradlin — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Jerry Spradlin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jerry Spradlin led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 87), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 105), and home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 106). David Cone held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 102). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jerry Spradlin.