David Cone vs. Brent Suter — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Brent Suter 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 83), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 81), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 93). Brent Suter held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 162 vs 87). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.