David Cone vs. Mike Timlin — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Timlin 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 77), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 81), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 90). Mike Timlin held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 155 vs 87). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.