Steve Cooke vs. Fernando Cruz — Career Comparison

Steve Cooke built a career as a starting pitcher and Fernando Cruz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fernando Cruz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 151 vs 88), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 132 vs 92), and home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 94). Steve Cooke held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Fernando Cruz.