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40. David Cone

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40. David Cone
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: January 2, 1963 in Kansas City, MO USA
  • Weight: 180 lbs.
  • Height: 6'1"
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: June 08, 1986
  • Final Game: May 28, 2003
  • Cy Young Award - 1994
  • TSN All-Star - 1994
  • Hutch Award - 1998
  • Cy Young - 1988
  • Cy Young - 1994
  • Cy Young - 1995
  • Cy Young - 1998
  • Cy Young - 1999
  • MVP - 1988
  • MVP - 1994
 
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David Cone may not be best remembered for winning a Cy Young Award. He may be best known for being a true hired gun that baseball teams coveted for their stretch drive.

Cone had the coveted label as a big game pitcher. Cone was at his best during high-pressure situations and showcased his abilities as a member of five World Series winning teams. He was a very smart pitcher who was able to use varying skills to defeat opposing batters. Cone was the subject of various sex scandals, yet was able to shut out those distractions and often had his best outings while the target of public ridicule. As such, he shook off those labels and remained with one label: winner.

What prevented David Cone from making a serious run for the Hall of Fame is that he had a few bad seasons that really brought down his overall career numbers. He failed to make the 200 win milestone, though had he had more offensive run support he could have made it. His “hired gun” status also gave him a label that was dissatisfactory to some, though he was one of many to do so. Flat out, David Cone was one of the top pitchers of the ’90s and that should not be denied.

 

Should David Cone be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 77.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 13.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7%
No opinion. - 0.2%
No way! - 1.8%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A.
  • Eligible In: Thursday, 01 January 2009
  • Position: Pitcher
  • Played For: Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays
  • Major Accolades and Awards: World Series Rings (5) (Toronto Blue Jays, 1992 & New York Yankees, 1996, 1998, 1999 & 2000)
    Cy Young Award (1) (AL) (1994)
    All-Star (5) (1988, 1992, 1994, 1997 & 1999)
    Hutch Award (1) (1998)
    Most Wins (1) (AL) (1998)
    Highest SO/9 (NL) (1990, 1991 & 1992)
    Most Innings Pitched (1) (AL) (1995)
    Most Strikeouts (2) (NL) (1990 & 1991)
    Highest SO/9 (3) (NL) (1990, 1991 & 1992)
    Most Shutouts (1) (NL) (1992)
    Highest SO/BB (1) (NL) (1990)
    Lowest FIP (1) (NL) (1991)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten MVP Finishes:
    (NL: 1988, 10th) & (AL: 1994, 9th)
    Other Top Ten Cy Young Award Finishes: (Won The 1994 AL Cy Young)
    (NL: 1988, 3rd), (AL: 1995, 4th), (AL: 1998, 4th) & (AL: 1999, 6th)
    ML Hutch Award (1998)
    7   Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Pitchers)
    7   Top Ten Finishes (Earned Run Average)
    5   Top Ten Finishes (Wins)
    6   Top Ten Finishes (WHIP)
    9   Top Ten Finishes (H/9)
    9   Top Ten Finishes (SO/9)
    4   Top Ten Finishes (Innings Pitched)
    11 Top Ten Finishes (Strikeouts)
    4.  Top Ten FInishes (Games Started)
    7   Top Ten Finishes (Complete Games)
    8.  Top Ten Finishes (Shutouts)
    6   Top Ten Finishes (SO/BB)
    7   Top Ten Finishes (ERA+)
    10 Top Ten Finishes (FIP)
    5   Top Ten Finishes (Win Probability Added)
    6   Top Ten Finishes (Championship Win Probability Added)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 27. Strikeouts: 2,668
    57. bWAR for Pitchers: 61.7
    59. SO/9: 8.282
    68. Win Probability Added: 25.4
    75. H/9: 7.775
    81. Putouts by a Pitcher: 220
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame: 2009: 3.9
  • Should be Inducted As A: New York Yankee

Should David Cone be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 77.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 13.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7%
No opinion. - 0.2%
No way! - 1.8%

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