Steve Cooke vs. Phil Dumatrait — Career Comparison

Steve Cooke built a career as a starting pitcher and Phil Dumatrait as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Cooke led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 77), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 81), and strikeout rate (K%+ 88 vs 77). Role difference aside, Steve Cooke holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.