David Cone vs. Brad Thompson — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Brad Thompson 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 60), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 94), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 105). Brad Thompson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 137 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Cone.