Should I draft Chris Paddack or Michael Lorenzen?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Chris Paddack or Michael Lorenzen.

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	-0.03	0.20
ADP	Undrafted	Undrafted
PROJ	157.00	178.00
W	5	8
L	4	7
SV	0	0
IP	87.0	120.0
H	90	117
ER	39	61
K	78	93
BB	19	41
ERA	4.03	4.58
WHIP	1.25	1.32

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	111.0	146.0
W	5	4
L	3	4
SV	0	0
IP	78.1	82.0
H	94	61
ER	46	31
K	70	58
BB	18	35
ERA	5.30	3.40
WHIP	1.43	1.17

Recent News
	Twins' Chris Paddack: Throws bullpen session Published June 30th, 2024 via CBS Sports Twins pitcher Chris Paddack on 15-day IL with shoulder fatigue Published June 28th, 2024 via MSN Twins put starter Chris Paddack on injured list Published June 27th, 2024 via MSN Chris Paddack hits the 15-day IL; will Twins call up top pitching prospect? Published June 26th, 2024 via MSN Twins lose to Diamondbacks Tuesday after pitcher Chris Paddack sits out due to injury Published June 26th, 2024 via KARE11.com Twins' Chris Paddack Lands on IL with Right Shoulder Fatigue: Injury Updates Published June 25th, 2024 via BVM Sports Twins' Chris Paddack goes on IL for his planned rest earlier than he hoped - The Athletic Published June 25th, 2024 via The New York Times Chris Paddack placed on IL for arm fatigue; Twins consider Festa as replacement Published June 25th, 2024 via BVM Sports	Michael Lorenzen strikes out three \| 06/29/2024 \| Texas Rangers Published June 29th, 2024 via MLB.com Rangers' Michael Lorenzen: Handed loss Saturday Published June 29th, 2024 via CBS Sports Orioles vs. Michael Lorenzen and the Rangers: Batter vs. Pitcher Stats and How to Watch Info - June 29 Published June 29th, 2024 via Lineups Rangers' Michael Lorenzen: Takes no-decision Monday Published June 24th, 2024 via CBS Sports Michael Lorenzen's five strikeouts \| 06/24/2024 Published June 24th, 2024 via MLB.com Michael Lorenzen gets Hoskins swinging \| 06/24/2024 \| Texas Rangers Published June 24th, 2024 via MLB.com Brewers vs. Michael Lorenzen and the Rangers: Batter vs. Pitcher Stats and How to Watch Info - June 24 Published June 24th, 2024 via Lineups Michael Lorenzen guides Rangers to series win over Dodgers Published June 20th, 2024 via MSN

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