Should I draft Nick Pivetta or Justin Verlander?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Nick Pivetta or Justin Verlander.

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	2.34	1.63
ADP	166.15	170.65
PROJ	326.00	277.00
W	10	9
L	9	7
SV	0	0
IP	163.0	144.0
H	143	129
ER	74	59
K	187	122
BB	64	40
ERA	4.09	3.69
WHIP	1.27	1.17

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	111.0	108.0
W	4	3
L	5	2
SV	0	0
IP	61.2	57.0
H	59	52
ER	31	25
K	68	51
BB	16	17
ERA	4.56	3.95
WHIP	1.23	1.21

Recent News
	Red Sox' Nick Pivetta admits he hasn't 'been doing my job' as of late Published June 29th, 2024 via Boston.com Red Sox's Nick Pivetta: Stunned by San Diego Published June 28th, 2024 via CBS Sports Nick Pivetta, Red Sox take a Padres pounding in fifth inning on way to series-opening loss Published June 28th, 2024 via The Boston Globe Nick Pivetta struggles in tough 5th inning as Padres' surge leads to Red Sox downfall Published June 28th, 2024 via BVM Sports Nick Pivetta gives up five runs in loss to Padres Published June 28th, 2024 via MLB.com Nick Pivetta fans four \| 06/28/2024 \| Boston Red Sox Published June 28th, 2024 via MLB.com Padres' Explosive 9-Run 5th Inning Crushes Red Sox: Nick Pivetta's Struggles and Rafael Devers' Solo Home Run Published June 28th, 2024 via BVM Sports Padres vs. Nick Pivetta and the Red Sox: Batter vs. Pitcher Stats and How to Watch Info - June 28 Published June 27th, 2024 via Lineups	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

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