David Cone vs. Brian Sweeney — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Sweeney 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 51), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 93). Brian Sweeney held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 187 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Cone.