Should I draft Matt Waldron or Paul Skenes?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Matt Waldron or Paul Skenes.

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	-0.23	-0.31
ADP	253.76	202.70
PROJ	105.00	85.00
W	3	1
L	4	2
SV	0	0
IP	76.0	58.0
H	75	54
ER	41	28
K	62	48
BB	23	22
ERA	4.86	4.34
WHIP	1.29	1.31

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	175.0	152.0
W	5	4
L	6	0
SV	0	0
IP	89.1	46.1
H	77	38
ER	34	11
K	84	61
BB	27	8
ERA	3.43	2.15
WHIP	1.17	1.00

Recent News
	Padres' Matt Waldron: Strikes out eight in no-decision Published June 24th, 2024 via CBS Sports Matt Waldron strikes out eight \| 06/24/2024 \| San Diego Padres Published June 24th, 2024 via MLB.com Matt Waldron strikes out Joey Meneses \| 06/24/2024 \| San Diego Padres Published June 24th, 2024 via MLB.com Padres Pitcher Matt Waldron Revives Knuckleball with Dominance Published June 24th, 2024 via BVM Sports How Matt Waldron is bringing back the knuckleball: Padres pitcher's trick offering isn't just a gimmick Published June 24th, 2024 via CBS Sports Padres send surging Matt Waldron to take on Nationals Published June 24th, 2024 via Deadspin Matt Waldron talks about his knuckleball so far this season Published June 21st, 2024 via Audacy Padres Notes: Yu Darvish Updates, Matt Waldron's Remarkable Feat, Garrett Crochet Rumors Published June 21st, 2024 via Sports Illustrated	Olivia Dunne Enjoys Cozy Boating Day with Boyfriend Paul Skenes: 'Hooked' Published June 25th, 2024 via PEOPLE Tim Benz: For Paul Skenes, the process has been even more impressive than the numbers Published June 25th, 2024 via TribLIVE Paul Skenes Joins Elite Territory With Former New York Yankees Pitcher Published June 24th, 2024 via Athlon Sports Paul Skenes admits he can't control frustration as MLB rookie stars despite Pirates loss Published June 24th, 2024 via Marca.com Paul Skenes' Remarkable Rookie Season: 8 Strikeouts and Rising Published June 24th, 2024 via Napoleon Northwest Signal It's Unbelievable To Watch Paul Skenes Dominate Every Start Considering He Was In College This Time A Year Ago Published June 24th, 2024 via Barstool Sports Astros are baseball's boogeymen, Paul Skenes continues to dominate, Steven Kwan is that dude & weekend recap Published June 24th, 2024 via Yahoo Sports Livvy Dunne's Boat Photoshoot With Pirates Rookie Paul Skenes is Turning Heads Published June 24th, 2024 via Athlon Sports

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