Should I draft Chris Paddack or Ryne Nelson?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Chris Paddack or Ryne Nelson.

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	-0.01
ADP	Undrafted	Undrafted
PROJ	157.00	163.00
W	5	7
L	4	8
SV	0	0
IP	87.0	125.0
H	90	130
ER	39	63
K	78	91
BB	19	42
ERA	4.03	4.54
WHIP	1.25	1.38

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	111.0	61.0
W	5	5
L	3	6
SV	0	0
IP	78.1	73.0
H	94	95
ER	46	44
K	70	49
BB	18	19
ERA	5.30	5.42
WHIP	1.43	1.56

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	Diamondbacks' Ryne Nelson makes adjustments vs. Dodgers Published July 3rd, 2024 via Arizona Sports Diamondbacks' Ryne Nelson: Pitches well Tuesday Published July 2nd, 2024 via CBS Sports Diamondbacks Joe Mantiply to Open, Ryne Nelson to Follow Vs. Dodgers Published July 2nd, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Diamondbacks' Ryne Nelson: Pitching behind opener Published July 2nd, 2024 via CBS Sports Diamondbacks' Ryne Nelson: Crushed for six runs Published June 27th, 2024 via CBS Sports Ryne Nelson's 7 efficient innings help Diamondbacks handle Nationals, 5-2 Published June 27th, 2024 via MSN Twins dominate Diamondbacks as Ryne Nelson struggles in 8-3 defeat Published June 26th, 2024 via BVM Sports Diamondbacks' Ryne Nelson crushed by Twins as starts continue to be a mixed bag Published June 26th, 2024 via Arizona Sports

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