Steve Cooke vs. David Phelps — Career Comparison

Steve Cooke built a career as a starting pitcher and David Phelps as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. David Phelps led in home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 94), strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 92). Steve Cooke held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 99). Role difference aside, David Phelps holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.