Should I draft Shota Imanaga or Clarke Schmidt?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Shota Imanaga or Clarke Schmidt.

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	1.58	1.35
ADP	155.97	241.94
PROJ	275.00	259.00

W	9	8
L	7	8
SV	0	0
IP	142.0	150.0
H	136	150
ER	61	70
K	134	147
BB	37	48
ERA	3.87	4.20
WHIP	1.22	1.32

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	185.0	142.0
W	5	5
L	0	1
SV	0	0
IP	53.2	50.2
H	40	42
ER	5	14
K	58	55
BB	9	15
ERA	.85	2.51
WHIP	.92	1.14

Recent News
	Bailey Falter Pitches Well In No-Decision Against The Cubs Published May 18th, 2024 Shota Imanaga Goes Seven Strong Innings Saturday Afternoon Published May 18th, 2024 Cubs: Shota Imanaga continues making history Published May 18th, 2024 via Chicago Tribune Shota Imanaga's historic start continues in 1-0 Cubs win Published May 18th, 2024 via Chicago Sun-Times Cubs' Shota Imanaga: MLB Rise with 0.84 ERA, Historic Start Published May 18th, 2024 via BVM Sports Cubs Pitcher Shota Imanaga Remains Unhittable Published May 18th, 2024 via Outkick WATCH: Cubs rookie Shota Imanaga bows to umpire after each new ball Published May 18th, 2024 via Sportskeeda Shota Imanaga: The Cubs' coffee-loving ace just continues to make history \| Chicago Cubs News Published May 18th, 2024 via Marquee Sports Network	The Growth Of Clarke Schmidt Published May 18th, 2024 via Belly Up Sports Clarke Schmidt impresses with 8 shutout innings leading Yankees to 5-0 sweep against Twins Published May 17th, 2024 via amNY Yankees' Strong Pitching Depth Boosts Postseason Prospects: Stroman Lauds Clarke Schmidt's Stellar Performance Published May 17th, 2024 via BVM Sports Clarke Schmidt tosses career outing as Yankees sweep Twins Published May 17th, 2024 via Sporting News Clarke Schmidt Shines in Shutout Against Twins Published May 17th, 2024 via FantasyPros Yankees' Clarke Schmidt: Twirls eight scoreless Published May 16th, 2024 via CBS Sports Clarke Schmidt Strikes Out Eight Across Eight Shutout Frames Published May 16th, 2024 Marcus Stroman's reaction to elite Clarke Schmidt start sends Yankees' vibes skyward Published May 16th, 2024 via Yanks Go Yard

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