Steve Cooke vs. Terry Forster — Career Comparison

Steve Cooke built a career as a starting pitcher and Terry Forster as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Terry Forster led in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 88), home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 92). Steve Cooke held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 99). Role difference aside, Terry Forster holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.