Should I draft Justin Verlander or Griffin Canning?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Justin Verlander or Griffin Canning.

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	1.88
ADP	170.65	Undrafted
PROJ	277.00	294.00
W	9	10
L	7	8
SV	0	0
IP	144.0	147.0
H	129	138
ER	59	68
K	122	161
BB	40	44
ERA	3.69	4.16
WHIP	1.17	1.24

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	108.0	94.0
W	3	3
L	2	8
SV	0	0
IP	57.0	93.2
H	52	93
ER	25	50
K	51	63
BB	17	32
ERA	3.95	4.83
WHIP	1.21	1.34

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	Angels' Griffin Canning: Struggles continue in no-decision Published June 30th, 2024 via CBS Sports Griffin Canning shines and Angels hit 3 homers in victory over Cardinals Published June 29th, 2024 via MSN Tigers vs. Griffin Canning and the Angels: Batter vs. Pitcher Stats and How to Watch Info - June 29 Published June 29th, 2024 via Lineups Griffin Canning pitches Angels past A's Published June 25th, 2024 via Deadspin Griffin Canning pitches Angels past A's Published June 25th, 2024 via Reuters Griffin Canning pitches Angels past A's \| Outdoors \| news-shield.com Published June 24th, 2024 via News-shield Taylor Ward and Griffin Canning lift Angels to victory over Athletics Published June 24th, 2024 via Los Angeles Times Griffin Canning pitches Angels past A's \| \| victoriaadvocate.com Published June 24th, 2024 via Victoria Advocate

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