Should I draft Andrew Heaney or Justin Verlander?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Andrew Heaney or Justin Verlander.

PLEASE NOTE this is a draft choice comparison analysis based upon Preseason Projections only. As the baseball season is already underway, you may instead prefer to view our breakdown of a trade for these players which is based upon several more factors including in-season performance.

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Pitching
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	1.53	1.63
ADP	Undrafted	170.45
PROJ	270.00	277.00
W	8	9
L	8	7
SV	0	0
IP	145.0	144.0
H	128	129
ER	68	59
K	149	122
BB	50	40
ERA	4.22	3.69
WHIP	1.23	1.17

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	126.0	108.0
W	3	3
L	9	2
SV	0	0
IP	84.2	57.0
H	85	52
ER	38	25
K	85	51
BB	22	17
ERA	4.06	3.95
WHIP	1.27	1.21

Recent News
	Rangers' Andrew Heaney: Dominates Orioles on Sunday night Published July 1st, 2024 via CBS Sports Andrew Heaney K's 10 \| 06/30/2024 \| Texas Rangers Published June 30th, 2024 via MLB.com Derek Hill Homers Twice, Andrew Heaney Cools Baltimore Orioles As Texas Rangers Snap Losing Streak Published June 30th, 2024 via Yardbarker Orioles vs. Andrew Heaney and the Rangers: Batter vs. Pitcher Stats and How to Watch Info - June 30 Published June 30th, 2024 via Lineups Rangers' Andrew Heaney: Loses again Published June 26th, 2024 via CBS Sports Breaking down Andrew Heaney's pitches \| 06/25/2024 \| Texas Rangers Published June 25th, 2024 via MLB.com Brewers vs. Andrew Heaney and the Rangers: Batter vs. Pitcher Stats and How to Watch Info - June 25 Published June 25th, 2024 via Lineups Rangers sign LHP Andrew Heaney to $25 million, 2-year deal Published June 24th, 2024 via Yahoo Movies UK	Three Astros takeaways: Justin Verlander's future, Joe Espada's bullpen management, more Published July 1st, 2024 via The New York Times In Photos: Justin Verlander's wife Kate Upton brings back the glamour with Sebastian Faena's throwback photoshoot ... Published June 30th, 2024 via Sportskeeda Astros' Justin Verlander: Resumes throwing Published June 30th, 2024 via CBS Sports Is Justin Verlander's early-season injury to blame for Astros' latest rotation loss? Published June 27th, 2024 via Climbing Tal's Hill Astros scratch Justin Verlander as nightmare season continues Published June 27th, 2024 via MSN Astros' Ace Justin Verlander 'Progressing Slower' Than Expected Published June 26th, 2024 via Heavy.com Justin Verlander Won't Travel With Team On Upcoming Road Trip Published June 26th, 2024 Astros injury report: Kyle Tucker, Justin Verlander improving in recoveries Published June 26th, 2024 via Houston Chronicle

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