David Cone vs. Shingo Takatsu — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Shingo Takatsu 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 80), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 91), and strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 120). Shingo Takatsu held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 136 vs 111). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Cone.