David Cone vs. Esmerling Vasquez — Career Comparison

David Cone built a career as a starting pitcher and Esmerling Vasquez 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 run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 85), strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 103), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 90). Esmerling Vasquez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 106). Role difference aside, David Cone holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.