Fantasy Baseball: 5 Noteworthy Trends in Recent Draft Data
Elite, Healthy Arms Are Rising
As bad news comes in on certain pitching arms, the remaining healthy studs continue to see their draft-day stock rise.
| Name | All ADP | Last 2 Weeks ADP | Diff | Max Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | 6.53 | 4.87 | 1.66 | 2 |
| Jacob deGrom | 11.47 | 11.13 | 0.34 | 6 |
| Chris Sale | 15.42 | 15.00 | 0.42 | 5 |
| Justin Verlander | 22.18 | 21.21 | 0.97 | 11 |
Four pitchers have gone in the first round of 12-team Online Championship drafts in the past two weeks, and all four of them have seen their ADP rise -- albeit slightly -- over this same time period. Scherzer, the cream of the crop, has continued to percolate higher and higher. Even a pitcher like Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale, who carries a little bit of added risk after late-season arm trouble in 2018, has been climbing in recent weeks.
Anchoring your staff with an elite pitcher has been a popular plan of late, and if you're looking for a stud arm to build around, be prepared to spend your first pick to get one of these guys.
