Should I draft Justin Verlander or Andrew Heaney?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Justin Verlander or Andrew Heaney.

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	1.61	1.51
ADP	161.79	Undrafted
PROJ	277.00	270.00
W	9	8
L	7	8
SV	0	0
IP	144.0	145.0
H	129	128
ER	59	68
K	122	149
BB	40	50
ERA	3.69	4.22
WHIP	1.17	1.23

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	103.0	53.0
W	3	1
L	2	6
SV	0	0
IP	47.0	50.1
H	38	55
ER	17	25
K	44	46
BB	15	14
ERA	3.26	4.49
WHIP	1.13	1.38

Recent News
	Astros' Justin Verlander is all praises for THIS Mariners pitcher after their intense battle! Published June 1st, 2024 via The Bryan Times Justin Verlander, Joe Espada give predictable excuses Astros lineup doesn't deserve Published May 30th, 2024 via FanSided Justin Verlander drops ultimate George Kirby praise after epic pitching duel Published May 30th, 2024 via ClutchPoints Astros' Justin Verlander: Allows one run in no-decision Published May 30th, 2024 via CBS Sports Astros waste another quality Justin Verlander start, lose third straight to Mariners Published May 30th, 2024 via Sports Radio 610 "Just hasn't gone our way" - Veteran All-Star Justin Verlander reflects on Astros' missed opportunities in tight series ... Published May 30th, 2024 via Sportskeeda Joe Espada on Justin Verlander's pitching, 2-1 loss \| 05/29/2024 Published May 29th, 2024 via MLB.com Justin Verlander hits Astros with reality check after wasted vintage start vs. Mariners Published May 29th, 2024 via ClutchPoints	Rangers' Andrew Heaney: Picks up win in relief Published May 28th, 2024 via CBS Sports Andrew Heaney takes loss Thursday Published May 24th, 2024 via FantasyPros Rangers' Andrew Heaney: Takes sixth loss Published May 23rd, 2024 via CBS Sports Andrew Heaney strikes out Bryce Harper \| 05/23/2024 \| Texas Rangers Published May 23rd, 2024 via MLB.com Breaking down Andrew Heaney's pitches \| 05/23/2024 \| Texas Rangers Published May 23rd, 2024 via MLB.com Andrew Heaney to start Thursday - Andrew Heaney News Published May 21st, 2024 via FantasyPros Andrew Heaney to start Thursday Published May 21st, 2024 via FantasyPros Andrew Heaney stumbles again in loss to Angels Published May 18th, 2024 via FantasyPros

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