Steve Cooke vs. Emilio Pagan — Career Comparison

Steve Cooke built a career as a starting pitcher and Emilio Pagan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Emilio Pagan led in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 88), walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 100), and run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 94). Steve Cooke held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 64). Role difference aside, Emilio Pagan holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.