Steve Cooke vs. John Franco — Career Comparison

Steve Cooke built a career as a starting pitcher and John Franco as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Franco led in strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 88), home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 94), and run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 94). Steve Cooke held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 90). Role difference aside, John Franco holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.