Steve Cooke vs. Tim Fortugno — Career Comparison

Steve Cooke built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Fortugno 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 68), run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 78), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 91). Tim Fortugno held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 88). Role difference aside, Steve Cooke holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.