David Cone vs. Cecil Upshaw — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Cecil Upshaw 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 88), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 99), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 107). Cecil Upshaw held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Cone.