Should I draft Justin Verlander or Aaron Civale?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Justin Verlander or Aaron Civale.

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	1.63	1.31
ADP	170.65	226.00
PROJ	277.00	255.00
W	9	8
L	7	6
SV	0	0
IP	144.0	131.0
H	129	119
ER	59	56
K	122	116
BB	40	33
ERA	3.69	3.85
WHIP	1.17	1.16

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	108.0	107.0
W	3	2
L	2	6
SV	0	0
IP	57.0	87.0
H	52	93
ER	25	49
K	51	84
BB	17	27
ERA	3.95	5.07
WHIP	1.21	1.38

Recent News
	Justin Verlander Playing Catch From 60 Feet Published July 2nd, 2024 Astros injuries: Justin Verlander resumes playing catch in recovery Published July 2nd, 2024 via Houston Chronicle Astros' Justin Verlander responds to 'diva' label from Mets tenure Published July 1st, 2024 via MSN Three Astros takeaways: Justin Verlander's future, Joe Espada's bullpen management, more Published July 1st, 2024 via The New York Times In Photos: Justin Verlander's wife Kate Upton brings back the glamour with Sebastian Faena's throwback photoshoot ... Published June 30th, 2024 via Sportskeeda Astros' Justin Verlander: Resumes throwing Published June 30th, 2024 via CBS Sports Is Justin Verlander's early-season injury to blame for Astros' latest rotation loss? Published June 27th, 2024 via Climbing Tal's Hill Astros scratch Justin Verlander as nightmare season continues Published June 27th, 2024 via MSN	Rays Trade Aaron Civale to Brewers, Shane Baz Expected To Be Called Up Published July 3rd, 2024 Rays' Aaron Civale: Takes sixth loss Saturday Published June 29th, 2024 via CBS Sports Nationals vs. Aaron Civale and the Rays: Batter vs. Pitcher Stats and How to Watch Info - June 29 Published June 29th, 2024 via Lineups Yandy Díaz, Aaron Civale lead Rays to win over Pirates Published June 23rd, 2024 via MLB.com Rays' Aaron Civale: Allows one run in no-decision Published June 23rd, 2024 via CBS Sports Pirates vs. Aaron Civale and the Rays: Batter vs. Pitcher Stats and How to Watch Info - June 23 Published June 22nd, 2024 via Lineups Rays' Aaron Civale: Chased in fourth inning Published June 19th, 2024 via CBS Sports Rays' Aaron Civale having better success doing things his way Published June 17th, 2024 via Tampa Bay Times

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