Steve Cooke vs. Daniel McCutchen — Career Comparison

Steve Cooke built a career as a starting pitcher and Daniel McCutchen 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 88 vs 61), home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 75), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 78). Daniel McCutchen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 100). Role difference aside, Steve Cooke holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.