Should I draft Justin Verlander or Josiah Gray?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Justin Verlander or Josiah Gray.

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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Josiah Gray · Elbow (Out)

Pitching
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	1.63	1.18
ADP	170.50	226.36
PROJ	277.00	246.00
W	9	8
L	7	12
SV	0	0
IP	144.0	169.0
H	129	158
ER	59	86
K	122	165
BB	40	76
ERA	3.69	4.58
WHIP	1.17	1.38

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	108.0	-22.0
W	3	0
L	2	2
SV	0	0
IP	57.0	8.1
H	52	15
ER	25	13
K	51	9
BB	17	5
ERA	3.95	14.44
WHIP	1.21	2.47

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	Josiah Gray To Receive MRI For Elbow Discomfort Published July 2nd, 2024 Josiah Gray Injury Update: Further Testing Delayed by Nationals Manager Published July 2nd, 2024 via BVM Sports Josiah Gray shut down after feeling elbow discomfort in last rehab start, will have another MRI Published July 2nd, 2024 via 106.7 The Fan Nationals' Josiah Gray: Timeline pushed back Published July 2nd, 2024 via CBS Sports Nationals' Josiah Gray: Reports elbow discomfort Published July 2nd, 2024 via CBS Sports Josiah Gray Needs At Least One More Rehab Start Published June 26th, 2024 Nationals' Josiah Gray: Remaining on assignment Published June 26th, 2024 via CBS Sports Nationals' Josiah Gray: Cruises through latest rehab start Published June 26th, 2024 via CBS Sports

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