Should I draft James Paxton or Tyler Anderson?

See our analysis of the choice to draft James Paxton or Tyler Anderson.

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	0.33	0.67
ADP	257.59	256.02
PROJ	187.00	211.00
W	7	8
L	4	8
SV	0	0
IP	100.0	152.0
H	102	151
ER	48	80
K	103	118
BB	33	52
ERA	4.32	4.74
WHIP	1.35	1.34

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	126.0	175.0
W	7	7
L	2	8
SV	0	0
IP	75.2	104.0
H	69	82
ER	36	35
K	53	67
BB	38	47
ERA	4.31	3.03
WHIP	1.42	1.24

Recent News
	James Paxton allows 9 runs in 4 innings vs. Giants Published July 1st, 2024 via MLB.com James Paxton Destroyed On Sunday Published June 30th, 2024 Dodgers' James Paxton: Crushed by Giants Published June 30th, 2024 via CBS Sports James Paxton gives up 12 hits and nine runs in Dodgers' blowout loss to Giants Published June 30th, 2024 via Los Angeles Times James Paxton & Dodgers Struggle In Rubber Match Loss To Giants Published June 30th, 2024 via Yardbarker James Paxton adds to Dodgers weekend pitching woes Published June 30th, 2024 via Sporting News Dodgers' James Paxton roughed up as Giants take two of three Published June 30th, 2024 via LA Daily News Dodgers final score: James Paxton blasted in 10-4 Giants win Published June 30th, 2024 via True Blue LA	Tigers vs. Tyler Anderson and the Angels: Batter vs. Pitcher Stats and How to Watch Info - June 30 Published June 30th, 2024 via Lineups Los Angeles Angels Trade Tyler Anderson: Potential Rebuild with Lefty Starter Trade Options Published June 29th, 2024 via BVM Sports Taylor Ward, Tyler Anderson lead list of Angels who may be on the move Published June 29th, 2024 via Pinstripe Alley Angels blow out Rangers behind Tyler Anderson, 14-hit attack Published June 28th, 2024 via MSN Angels News: Former GM Analyzes Potential Tyler Anderson Trade Published June 28th, 2024 via Athlon Sports Tyler Anderson leads Angels to series victory in Houston Published June 28th, 2024 via MSN What Could Angels Get for Tyler Anderson in Trade? Former GM Takes Guess Published June 28th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated LA Angels' 2025 Rotation Strategy: Trade Tyler Anderson, Foster Young Talent Published June 27th, 2024 via BVM Sports

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