David Cone vs. John Thomson — Career Comparison

The numbers give David Cone a clear advantage over John Thomson across the core pitching metrics. David Cone led in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 90), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 96), and home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 103). John Thomson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 87). David Cone was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.