Should I draft Steven Matz or Chris Paddack?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Steven Matz or Chris Paddack.

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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Injury Alert

Steven Matz · Back (Out)

Chris Paddack · Forearm (Out)

Pitching
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	0.38	-0.03
ADP	Undrafted	Undrafted
PROJ	191.00	157.00
W	6	5
L	7	4
SV	0	0
IP	108.0	87.0
H	104	90
ER	47	39
K	101	78
BB	31	19
ERA	3.92	4.03
WHIP	1.25	1.25

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	9.0	111.0
W	1	5
L	2	3
SV	0	0
IP	27.2	78.1
H	37	94
ER	19	46
K	17	70
BB	11	18
ERA	6.29	5.30
WHIP	1.76	1.43

Recent News
	Steven Matz Transferred To 60-Day Injured List Published June 28th, 2024 Cardinals' Steven Matz: Shifted to 60-day IL Published June 28th, 2024 via CBS Sports St. Louis Cardinals Urgent Search for Pitcher After Steven Matz's Injury Setback Published June 24th, 2024 via BVM Sports Steven Matz Suffers Rehab Setback Published June 22nd, 2024 Cardinals Rotation Woes: Steven Matz Out 4-6 Weeks, Trade Options Ahead Published June 22nd, 2024 via BVM Sports Cardinals' never-ending Steven Matz injury saga takes another frustrating turn Published June 22nd, 2024 via MSN Cardinals' never-ending Steven Matz injury saga takes another frustrating turn Published June 22nd, 2024 via FanSided Cardinals' Steven Matz: Shut down multiple weeks Published June 22nd, 2024 via CBS Sports	Twins' Chris Paddack: Throws bullpen session Published June 30th, 2024 via CBS Sports Twins pitcher Chris Paddack on 15-day IL with shoulder fatigue Published June 28th, 2024 via MSN Twins put starter Chris Paddack on injured list Published June 27th, 2024 via MSN Chris Paddack hits the 15-day IL; will Twins call up top pitching prospect? Published June 26th, 2024 via MSN Twins lose to Diamondbacks Tuesday after pitcher Chris Paddack sits out due to injury Published June 26th, 2024 via KARE11.com Twins' Chris Paddack Lands on IL with Right Shoulder Fatigue: Injury Updates Published June 25th, 2024 via BVM Sports Twins' Chris Paddack goes on IL for his planned rest earlier than he hoped - The Athletic Published June 25th, 2024 via The New York Times Chris Paddack placed on IL for arm fatigue; Twins consider Festa as replacement Published June 25th, 2024 via BVM Sports

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