Should I draft Jordan Wicks or Chris Paddack?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Jordan Wicks or Chris Paddack.

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	0.32	-0.03
ADP	Undrafted	Undrafted
PROJ	188.00	157.00
W	7	5
L	7	4
SV	0	0
IP	123.0	87.0
H	131	90
ER	60	39
K	111	78
BB	41	19
ERA	4.39	4.03
WHIP	1.40	1.25

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	33.0	101.0
W	1	4
L	2	2
SV	0	0
IP	23.0	61.0
H	26	72
ER	12	31
K	28	54
BB	9	12
ERA	4.70	4.57
WHIP	1.52	1.38

Recent News
	Jordan Wicks shines in Triple-A comeback, Cubs' rotation puzzle remains Published May 29th, 2024 via BVM Sports Cubs' Jordan Wicks: Making another rehab start Published May 28th, 2024 via CBS Sports Cubs' Jordan Wicks: Makes two-inning rehab start Published May 28th, 2024 via CBS Sports Jordan Wicks Rehab Start: Cubs' Ace Imanaga Awaits at Iowa Published May 24th, 2024 via BVM Sports Cubs' Jordan Wicks: Starting rehab assignment Published May 24th, 2024 via CBS Sports Jordan Wicks allows one run in latest spring start for Cubs Published May 23rd, 2024 via MLB.com Banged-up Chicago Cubs lose left-hander Jordan Wicks to the 15-day injured list with a forearm strain Published May 21st, 2024 via MSN Cubs Calling Up Jordan Wicks Published May 18th, 2024 via MSN	Chris Paddack's Velocity is Down. Should David Festa Come Up? Published May 31st, 2024 via Twins Daily Twins' Chris Paddack: Shaky vs. Royals Published May 30th, 2024 via CBS Sports Chris Paddack's four strikeouts \| 05/30/2024 \| Minnesota Twins Published May 30th, 2024 via MLB.com Chris Paddack's outing against the Royals \| 05/30/2024 \| Minnesota Twins Published May 30th, 2024 via MLB.com MLB bets: Keep your eye on Chris Paddack Published May 28th, 2024 via Yahoo Canada Sports Twins Pitching Update: Pablo López's Recent Struggles, Chris Paddack's Resurgence, and José Miranda's Stellar Play Published May 27th, 2024 via BVM Sports Chris Paddack stays steady in Twins' victory Published May 26th, 2024 via FantasyPros Twins' Chris Paddack: Five innings in no-decision Published May 25th, 2024 via CBS Sports

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