Should I draft Max Scherzer or Jordan Wicks?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Max Scherzer or Jordan Wicks.

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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Max Scherzer · Back (Out)

Jordan Wicks · Forearm (Day To Day)

Pitching
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	0.28	0.32
ADP	256.51	Undrafted
PROJ	185.00	188.00
W	5	7
L	2	7
SV	0	0
IP	77.0	123.0
H	64	131
ER	31	60
K	84	111
BB	19	41
ERA	3.62	4.39
WHIP	1.08	1.40

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	0.0	33.0
W	0	1
L	0	2
SV	0	0
IP	0.0	23.0
H	0	26
ER	0	12
K	0	28
BB	0	9
ERA	0.00	4.70
WHIP	0.00	1.52

Recent News
	Texas Rangers' Max Scherzer almost ready to face hitters again Published May 31st, 2024 via The Dallas Morning News Texas Rangers' Max Scherzer set for 'full' bullpen session Published May 28th, 2024 via The Dallas Morning News Max Scherzer Scheduled To Throw On Wednesday Published May 28th, 2024 Rangers' Max Scherzer: Throwing off mound Published May 28th, 2024 via CBS Sports Max Scherzer (back) to play catch Friday Published May 17th, 2024 via FantasyPros Rangers Move Max Scherzer To 60Day IL - RealGM Wiretap Published May 16th, 2024 via RealGM Rangers' Max Scherzer wants elevated conversation surrounding pitcher injuries Published May 16th, 2024 via The Dallas Morning News Max Scherzer Moved to 60-Day DL: Future Uncertain? Published May 16th, 2024 via The Hastings Tribune	Jordan Wicks shines in Triple-A comeback, Cubs' rotation puzzle remains Published May 29th, 2024 via BVM Sports Cubs' Jordan Wicks: Making another rehab start Published May 28th, 2024 via CBS Sports Cubs' Jordan Wicks: Makes two-inning rehab start Published May 28th, 2024 via CBS Sports Jordan Wicks Rehab Start: Cubs' Ace Imanaga Awaits at Iowa Published May 24th, 2024 via BVM Sports Cubs' Jordan Wicks: Starting rehab assignment Published May 24th, 2024 via CBS Sports Jordan Wicks allows one run in latest spring start for Cubs Published May 23rd, 2024 via MLB.com Banged-up Chicago Cubs lose left-hander Jordan Wicks to the 15-day injured list with a forearm strain Published May 21st, 2024 via MSN Cubs Calling Up Jordan Wicks Published May 18th, 2024 via MSN

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