David Cone, celebrated for his exceptional pitching and memorable performances, holds a special place in the hearts of New York Yankees fans. Known for his strikeout prowess, Cone etched his name in history by pitching a perfect game against the Montreal Expos on July 18, 1999.

Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the third round of the 1981 amateur draft, Cone debuted in the Major Leagues in 1986. He spent five and a half seasons with the Mets, achieving a standout season in 1988 with a 20-3 record, a 2.22 ERA, and 213 strikeouts. One of Cone’s most remarkable performances came in 1991 when he struck out 19 batters in a single game against the Phillies.

After stints with the Blue Jays and a return to the Royals, Cone joined the Yankees in 1995. His highest-profile season in pinstripes was in 1998, when he went 20-7 with a 3.55 ERA and 209 strikeouts. The following year, he made history with his perfect game.

During his 17-year Major League career, Cone achieved a 194-126 record, a 3.46 ERA, and 2,688 strikeouts. A five-time All-Star (1988, 1992, 1994, 1997, 1999), he won the American League Cy Young Award in 1994. Cone also possesses an 8-3 postseason record and five World Series titles: one with the 1992 Toronto Blue Jays and four with the Yankees (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000).

Cone began his broadcast journey in 2002 when he joined the YES Network as a Yankees analyst, earning five New York Emmy Awards along the way.

In addition to his YES duties, Cone became a game analyst for ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball in 2022. He also co-authored a New York Times bestselling book, Full Count: The Education of a Pitcher, with YES colleague Jack Curry in 2019.