Should I draft Pablo Lopez or Merrill Kelly?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Pablo Lopez or Merrill Kelly.

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	7.61	2.57
ADP	39.62	167.62
PROJ	416.00	342.00
W	12	12
L	9	9
SV	0	0
IP	187.0	176.0
H	166	157
ER	72	74
K	201	163
BB	51	59
ERA	3.47	3.78
WHIP	1.16	1.23

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	192.0	70.0
W	8	2
L	6	0
SV	0	0
IP	94.0	24.2
H	88	17
ER	51	6
K	110	21
BB	20	6
ERA	4.88	2.23
WHIP	1.15	.95

Recent News
	Pablo Lopez Records Nine Strikeouts Published June 30th, 2024 Twins' Pablo Lopez: Fans nine in win Published June 30th, 2024 via CBS Sports Twins beat Mariners: Byron Buxton, Pablo Lopez continue hot streaks Published June 29th, 2024 via Star Tribune Pablo Lopez Dominates Game 83 as Twins Face Mariners \| Willi Castro Makes Baseball History Published June 29th, 2024 via BVM Sports Mariners vs. Pablo Lopez and the Twins: Batter vs. Pitcher Stats and How to Watch Info - June 29 Published June 29th, 2024 via Lineups Walk-Off Wagers: MLB Best Bets Today (Target Pablo Lopez, Twins on Saturday) Published June 29th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Pablo Lopez Strikes Out 10 Batters Published June 25th, 2024 via MSN Pablo Lopez and Chris Paddack Know Something Has To Change Published June 25th, 2024 via Zone Coverage	Merrill Kelly targets mid-August return amid Diamondbacks' playoff push Published June 26th, 2024 via MSN Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly reveals target date for return Published June 25th, 2024 via MSN Merrill Kelly Hopes To Return In Mid-August Published June 24th, 2024 Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly: Targeting mid-August return Published June 24th, 2024 via CBS Sports Merrill Kelly Aiming For Mid-August Return Published June 24th, 2024 via RealGM Merrill Kelly gives update on when he could return to the mound Published June 23rd, 2024 via 12news.com KPNX Merrill Kelly Targets Mid-August Comeback Amid Contract Extension Talks Published June 23rd, 2024 via BVM Sports Merrill Kelly targets mid-August return amid Diamondbacks' playoff push Published June 22nd, 2024 via Yardbarker

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