We’ve gone over the remaining 2024 fantasy baseball rankings for hitters and the high 20 starters. That is completely different than Last Fantasy rankings the place you rank Last Fantasy 1 via Last Fantasy 15. That’s hardcore nerd shizz! That is merely fantasy baseball — we’re softcore nerds like Emmanuelle is to porn. So, there’s no extra of those godforsaken recap posts left. You’re welcome. I, my over-the-internet pal, shall be speaking subsequent about 2025 rookies. Let’s boogie to the following yr, you Bougie boogiers! Anyway, right here’s the highest 40 starters for 2024 fantasy baseball and the way they evaluate to the place I initially ranked them:
21. Tanner Bibee – Sorry, damaged document time. Hey, when you could have a success, you play it loads. Ask Frank Stallone. Bibee’s 2023 ERA of two.98 vs. 3.47 this yr? So, his 2023 was a greater yr or nah? That’s a nah from me, dawg. His Ks went up, his walks went down and it was in additional innings — a pleasant soar in innings that isn’t alarming. Bibee is on the verge of being an ace and had a pleasant step ahead in the event you ignore his ERA, which you need to. Preseason Rank #25, 2024 Projections: 11-7/3.49/1.16/162 in 159 IP, Last Numbers: 12-8/3.47/1.12/187 in 173 2/3 IP
22. Aaron Nola – Prolly forgetting somebody however I believe pound for pound Nola’s year-to-year numbers are probably the most absurdly incomprehensible different to say: Saberhagenmetrics. The one factor he does commonly is pitch numerous innings. With that in thoughts, he’s inside sneezing distance of Eovaldi in these ranks. Consider each as workhorses. Nola and Eovaldi had been 4 spots from one another in final yr’s high 40 starters on the finish of the yr. So, now clarify to me like I’ve hit my head a couple of occasions how Eovaldi is drafted round 210 general and Nola is 50. Preseason Rank #15, 2024 Projections: 13-10/3.77/1.11/206 in 191 IP, Last Numbers: 14-8/3.57/1.20/197 in 199 1/3 IP
23. Luis Gil – Whereas unranked, I drafted Gil in a couple of locations however not sufficient, and he was highlighted in the direction of the top of Spring Coaching when he was making waves like a jetty. There’s not a ton you are able to do completely different with him, so far as preseason drafting and rating. It’s only a matter of getting in as quickly as doable, and seeing the place it goes, much like what I mentioned for Ronel within the high 20 starters. Gil’s numbers are regarding — horrible stroll price, suppressed BABIP, loopy quantity of fly balls in a harmful park to do this and an enormous soar in innings. It was enjoyable whereas it lasted this yr. There shall be a brand new Gil in 2025, you don’t want Luis. *cough* Jack Leiter *cough* Preseason Unranked, Last Numbers: 15-7/3.50/1.19/171 in 151 2/3 IP
24. Carlos Rodon – He fastened all his numbers from the earlier yr. Don’t assume anybody noticed that coming. Have been some shopping for as a result of the value was good? Sure, completely. However they weren’t shopping for saying, “He’ll be wholesome and repair all the things and pitch nearly greater than another season.” In contrast to Gil or Ronel, the place the value was good and I’m kicking myself for not getting in quicker, Rodon wasn’t *that* low-cost (low-cost sufficient? Certain, I suppose) and he was injured, which is a distinct situation. I don’t like injured pitchers. Higher protected than sorry with pitchers. Preseason Rank #56, 2024 Projections: 7-7/4.05/1.31/119 in 109 IP, Last Numbers: 16-9/3.96/1.22/195 in 175 IP
25. Jose Berrios – Drafted Berrios arduous this yr. I appreciated him, however I’ve to provide all of the props to Rudy and the Draft Battle Room for why I drafted Berrios all over the place. He was on the high of Rudy’s Battle Room for not less than two rounds each draft. By the top of draft season, I keep in mind actively considering, “I’ve Berrios in too many leagues, I’ve to draft another person,” then the Battle Room would say, “AI guidelines the world, I’ll draft Berrios for you or kill your automobile battery, shut off your electrical energy and lock you in your home.” So, I drafted Berrios once more. Preseason Rank #38, 2024 Projections: 12-9/3.72/1.21/177 in 181 IP, Last Numbers: 16-11/3.60/1.15/153 in 192 1/3 IP
26. Pablo Lopez – One of many largest dangerous luck pitchers in the event you think about giving up too many homers dangerous luck. I don’t. I don’t even understand how that works. Oopsie, I gave up a grand slam. My dangerous. Preseason Rank #8, 2024 Projections: 14-9/3.39/1.09/216 in 186 IP, Last Numbers: 15-10/4.08/1.19/198 in 185 1/3 IP
27. Tyler Glasnow – I don’t know why I’m like this, however I like dangerous, upside gambles for hitters, and hate them for pitching — except the value is nice. Glasnow’s value isn’t good. He’s nice when he pitches, and perhaps you’ll get that dream season one yr, however I don’t understand how drafting Glasnow at 35 general is that a lot smarter than a flyer on Gil, Skenes or another big upside gamble 200 picks later. Preseason Rank #17, 2024 Projections: 11-7/3.07/1.04/171 in 131 IP, Last Numbers: 9-6/3.49/0.95/168 in 134 IP
28. Reynaldo Lopez – One other case the place his preseason rating is saying I didn’t like him, however I really drafted him in numerous leagues as a result of the value was so low-cost. Once more again to the Glasnow be aware. Upside gamble at decide 270 general? Implausible! A chance at decide 30? What are you doing, man? The individuals who make Glasnow-type draft picks I actively decide. I’m sorry, however I’m judgy and I don’t assume you realize what you’re doing if you make a Glasnow-type decide. I didn’t like Nola both, however Nola made extra sense than Glasnow. A Glasnow-type decide in drafts feels just like the individual in your league who’s a sucker. Preseason Rank #111, 2024 Projections: 6-8/3.09/1.19/112 in 96 IP, Last Numbers: 8-5/2.03/1.15/137 in 128 2/3 IP
29. Nathan Eovaldi – Was taking a look at him once I wrote up Nola’s blurb, and Eovaldi is a lot extra reliable too. Throw out an harm yr of 2019, when offense was inflated and right here’s Eovaldi’s ERAs: 3.81, 3.72, 3.75, 3.87, 3.63 and this yr. That’s since 2018! Eovaldi received a foul rap early in his profession that he threw arduous however didn’t get Ks, and that’s simply not true anymore. Preseason Rank #44, 2024 Projections: 11-9/3.79/1.16/154 in 164 IP, Last Numbers: 12-8/3.80/1.11/166 in 170 2/3 IP
30. Max Fried – Sadly, I don’t assume Fried can ever be good once more till he pauses his profession and has surgical procedure. Possibly after he will get a long-term contract he’ll lastly shut it down and have the surgical procedure he desperately wants. Preseason Rank #18, 2024 Projections: 12-3/2.94/1.10/142 in 154 IP, Last Numbers: 11-10/3.25/1.16/166 in 174 1/3 IP
31. Freddy Peralta – Enormous sufferer of expectations as a result of FreddyKBB is greater in these rankings than I’d’ve guessed. Dude was loading up my groups with dangerous vibes for months and I take a look at his projections vs. finish of the yr numbers and I’m like, “Was he dangerous or is he gaslighting me?” FreddyGaslighter can’t maintain the ball within the park or command his pitches, and, whereas not as dangerous he felt, he was dangerous sufficient, and he can’t gaslight me into considering in any other case. Preseason Rank #6, 2024 Projections: 15-5/3.52/1.14/224 in 178 IP, Last Numbers: 11-9/3.68/1.21/200 in 173 2/3 IP
32. Logan Webb – His final three Ok/9 and BB/9: 7.6, 8.1, 7.6 and a couple of.3, 1.3 and a couple of.2. After 2023, it wasn’t clear from the first yr that his third yr would comply with his first and never second yr, however now that may’t be anymore clear. Reveals how fickle pitching is simply too as a result of a man has one dangerous stretch of, say, 5 video games with dangerous command, and it ruins his complete yr. Eugenio Suarez goes chilly for 3 months and comes again with a strong half and his stats are nice. Webb has a 2.8 BB/9 in July and may’t repair that in his remaining numbers. Preseason Rank #10, 2024 Projections: 13-7/3.19/1.06/186 in 205 IP, Last Numbers: 13-10/3.47/1.23/172 in 204 2/3 IP
33. Garrett Crochet – We are saying he was the one vivid spot on the Shite Sux. The Brilliant Sock. And I suppose that’s true, however he’s much less a vivid spot because the solar and the remainder of the workforce had been the darkest a darkish has ever been. On the Plater Rater, Crochet and Andrew Vaughn (2nd highest man) had about 100 spots distinction. Mainly, “rosterable all over the place” vs. “not.” Crochet didn’t simply pitch effectively; he was distinctive. If he had Gallen’s 14 wins, he’d be a high 10 pitcher. He was fatigued by the top of the yr, unable to pitch deep into the sport, but in addition the White Sux had been taking part in for nothing so why was he pitching in any respect? His near-13 Ok/9 and barely 2 BB/9? He might’ve been a 2.50 ERA and within the high 3 starters. Yeah, he was wonderful. Preseason Unranked, Last Numbers: 6-12/3.58/1.07/209 in 146 IP
34. Michael Wacha – Virtually precisely what I mentioned for Seth Lugo. Wacha’s final three years of ERAs? 3.32, 3.22 and three.35 in 427 1/3 IP. The place’s the danger? As a result of he was drafted at a 300 ADP, so it looks as if there was threat. Wacha is excata type of pitcher I need as my quantity two by way of 5. Give me a number of Wachas. A myriad of Wachas. Preseason Rank #64, 2024 Projections: 8-10/3.46/1.14/143 in 156 IP, Last Numbers: 13-8/3.35/1.19/145 in 166 2/3 IP
35. Bryan Woo – Mariners are doing issues so completely with their pitchers. Woo’s BB/9 is below one. Like an anti-Joey Chestnut, sit with that, relish it, get pleasure from it. In 121 1/3 IP, he had 13 walks. You’ll be able to’t be dangerous with that sorta command. I’m not being superlative. You can’t be dangerous with that, since you’re not simply within the zone, you might be commanding your pitches completely. Mariners are constructing a workforce of Little Madduxes. Preseason Rank #41, 2024 Projections: 9-8/3.88/1.18/138 in 132 IP, Last Numbers: 9-3/2.89/0.90/101 in 121 1/3 IP
36. Luis Castillo – I maintain saying I just like the M’s, besides Castillo, so value rationalization: Getting older, can’t strikeout folks as he was, now accumulating accidents, dropping velocity and may’t maintain ball down anymore. I used to like Castillo, however this season actually modified issues for me. Preseason Rank #5, 2024 Projections: 13-7/3.28/1.07/206 in 188 IP, Last Numbers: 11-12/3.64/1.17/175 in 175 1/3 IP
37. Nick Martinez – Name him Tee Eff, as in WTF. As in, the place Tee Eff did this come from? Tee Eff has 116 Ks in 142 1/3 IP. Howling. What the fudge is Tee Eff doing? How a few barely 7 Ok/9. Fortunately, he has a 1.1 BB/9. Extremely, that is the sort man I need to draft now. Make up for lack of Ks with relievers and provides me Daddy No Ks or get Tee Eff out of right here. Preseason Unranked, Last Numbers: 10-7/3.10/1.03/116 in 142 1/3 IP
38. Kevin Gausman – We hardly ever see such a transparent delineation between a man’s usefulness and falling off the cliff like Gausman, so I suppose congrats? Ks suck, velocity is dangerous, stopped having the ability to induce grounders — gave all his mojo to Bowden Francis. Preseason Rank #4, 2024 Projections: 15-6/3.12/1.16/228 in 191 IP, Last Numbers: 14-11/3.83/1.22/162 in 181 IP
39. Jameson Taillon – Has even worse Ks than Tee Eff. So TF is Taillon TF’ing with? Goes to point out you although, my intestine feeling to depart behind Ks and simply go for guys with loopy good command is the best way to go. Very pleased with this motion of mine, and I didn’t simply eat fiber. As mentioned quite a few occasions earlier than, a man that doesn’t stroll anybody can’t permit a double because the runner takes 2nd base with that goofy pitch clock. Don’t get me mistaken. I believe the pitch clock is the very best rule change in sports activities in my lifetime. It’s so a lot better. Nevertheless it does permit everybody to take 2nd base and get in quick run-scoring place, so you need to restrict walks, as a pitcher. Preseason Rank #97, 2024 Projections: 9/11/4.18/1.26/156 in 174 IP, Last Numbers: 12-8/3.27/1.13/125 in 165 1/3 IP
40. Zac Gallen – Fortunate for his fluky wins as a result of this would possibly’ve been an excellent greater collapse. He missed a month, on account of a hamstring pressure, and didn’t look proper for 2 months. If he’s extra September (2.67 ERA) and April, Might (3.38, 2.81) and never that 5+ ERA man when he first returned, then Gallen would possibly’ve hid himself in plain sight. Some guys that didn’t make this end-of-the-year recap embody, 41. Tanner Houck, he was my final ranked starter within the preseason and I shall be 100% trustworthy, I do not know why. I do know what I wrote, however it doesn’t illuminate my ideas in any respect. Did I underestimate Houck Tauh mania? Clearly. Did I underestimate all the things about Houck? Sure. He had a 5.01 ERA in 2023, pitched just about the identical and shaved two factors off his ERA. Yeah, however ERA is knowable. 42. Ranger Suarez, who I beloved within the 1st half. Then 43./44./45./46 Hunter Brown, Joe Ryan, Erick Fedde and Yusei, and lots of guys after, which brings me to my level: Hitters after the highest 40 are largely depressing, however pitchers have nice stretches the place they’re usable, then you definitely drop them or simply don’t begin them in dangerous matchups. In different phrases: Streamonator. Preseason Rank #9, 2024 Projections: 13-6/3.33/1.09/202 in 195 IP, Last Numbers: 14-6/3.65/1.26/156 in 148 IP