Should I draft Justin Verlander or Nathan Eovaldi?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Justin Verlander or Nathan Eovaldi.

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	1.91
ADP	170.65	190.78
PROJ	277.00	296.00
W	9	10
L	7	7
SV	0	0
IP	144.0	151.0
H	129	140
ER	59	66
K	122	142
BB	40	42
ERA	3.69	3.93
WHIP	1.17	1.21

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	108.0	188.0
W	3	5
L	2	3
SV	0	0
IP	57.0	80.0
H	52	60
ER	25	28
K	51	80
BB	17	26
ERA	3.95	3.15
WHIP	1.21	1.08

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	Bruce Bochy on Nathan Eovaldi's stellar outing \| 07/02/2024 Published July 2nd, 2024 via MLB.com Nathan Eovaldi on his dominant outing \| 07/02/2024 \| Texas Rangers Published July 2nd, 2024 via MLB.com Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers shut out Padres Published July 2nd, 2024 via Deadspin Texas Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi delivers one-hitter to silence Padres Published July 2nd, 2024 via The Dallas Morning News Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers shut out Padres \| Fieldlevel \| rockdalenewtoncitizen.com Published July 2nd, 2024 via Rockdale Newton Citizen Padres vs. Nathan Eovaldi and the Rangers: Batter vs. Pitcher Stats and How to Watch Info - July 2 Published July 2nd, 2024 via Lineups San Diego Padres vs. Texas Rangers Prediction: Can Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers Bounce Back Against Padres? Published July 2nd, 2024 via OddsChecker MLB Insider: Why Nathan Eovaldi makes sense as a trade candidate for the Rangers Published July 1st, 2024 via FanSided

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