Should I draft Josh Winckowski or Cole Irvin?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Josh Winckowski or Cole Irvin.

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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Please note dynasty rankings are based upon our 2024 Preseason Projections and do not consider in-season performance.

Last Updated: Mar 23, 2024

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Josh Winckowski

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Pitching
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	0.35	0.22
ADP	Undrafted	Undrafted
PROJ	125.00	122.00
W	2	4
L	5	4
SV	1	0
IP	81.0	79.0
H	79	83
ER	35	38
K	70	60
BB	29	16
ERA	3.89	4.33
WHIP	1.33	1.25

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	68.0	121.0
W	2	6
L	1	5
SV	0	0
IP	35.1	80.2
H	37	91
ER	11	37
K	28	56
BB	12	17
ERA	2.82	4.15
WHIP	1.40	1.35

Recent News
	Josh Winckowski has become an important piece of the Red Sox' puzzle Published July 1st, 2024 via WEEI Josh Winckowski, Red Sox avoid series sweep vs. Padres Published June 30th, 2024 via The Boston Globe Red Sox Notes: Josh Winckowski Entrusted After Start Vs. Padres Published June 30th, 2024 via NESN Josh Winckowski tosses five scoreless innings in win vs. Padres Published June 30th, 2024 via MLB.com Alex Cora talks Josh Winckowski's outing, 4-1 victory \| 06/30/2024 \| Boston Red Sox Published June 30th, 2024 via MLB.com Josh Winckowski K's Jake Cronenworth \| 06/30/2024 Published June 30th, 2024 via MLB.com Red Sox's Josh Winckowski: Spins five shutout innings Published June 30th, 2024 via CBS Sports Red Sox win: Rafael Devers powers strong Josh Winckowski start to avoid sweep Published June 30th, 2024 via MassLive.com	The Orioles have gotten the most out of Cole Irvin, and now it's time for a change Published July 1st, 2024 via Camden Chat Orioles' Cole Irvin: Another shaky outing Sunday Published July 1st, 2024 via CBS Sports Cole Irvin K's a pair \| 06/30/2024 \| Baltimore Orioles Published June 30th, 2024 via MLB.com Rangers vs. Cole Irvin and the Orioles: Batter vs. Pitcher Stats and How to Watch Info - June 30 Published June 29th, 2024 via Lineups Orioles shut out Reds, 3-0, behind another Cole Irvin gem: 'He's been nails' Published June 28th, 2024 via MSN Orioles News & Notes: Garrett Cooper, Jackson Holliday, Cole Irvin Published June 25th, 2024 via BVM Sports Orioles' Cole Irvin: Hit hard in loss Published June 25th, 2024 via CBS Sports Cole Irvin struggles as Orioles lose 10-8 to Cleveland Guardians, extending losing streak Published June 25th, 2024 via BVM Sports

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