Should I draft Max Scherzer or Seth Lugo?

See our analysis of the choice to draft Max Scherzer or Seth Lugo.

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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Max Scherzer · Back (Day To Day)

Pitching
2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	0.29	0.71
ADP	253.41	198.20
PROJ	185.00	214.00
W	5	8
L	2	7
SV	0	0
IP	77.0	137.0
H	64	147
ER	31	66
K	84	119
BB	19	42
ERA	3.62	4.34
WHIP	1.08	1.38

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Pitching
Season Statistics
PROJ	0.0	254.0
W	0	10
L	0	2
SV	0	0
IP	0.0	97.1
H	0	82
ER	0	27
K	0	79
BB	0	21
ERA	0.00	2.50
WHIP	0.00	1.06

Recent News
	Rangers' Max Scherzer: Looks set for 2024 debut this week Published June 16th, 2024 via CBS Sports Max Scherzer should rejoin Rangers' starting rotation soon, Bochy says Published June 16th, 2024 via The Dallas Morning News Rangers Star Pitcher on Verge of Return from Injury Published June 16th, 2024 via Last Word On Sports Max Scherzer makes rehab start for Round Rock Published June 15th, 2024 via MLB.com Next Stop Arlington? Texas Rangers Recovering Ace Max Scherzer Makes It Through Second Rehab Outing Published June 15th, 2024 via Sports Illustrated Max Scherzer throws 4 2/3 innings in rehab start and rejoining Rangers could be next step Published June 15th, 2024 via Citizentribune Texas Rangers' Max Scherzer may have made last start in minors Published June 15th, 2024 via The Dallas Morning News Max Scherzer could be back in Rangers rotation if rehab start goes well Published June 15th, 2024 via MSN	Royals' Seth Lugo: Picks up 10th win Published June 16th, 2024 via CBS Sports Ex-Met Seth Lugo picks up AL-leading 10th win Published June 16th, 2024 via New York Post Seth Lugo reaches career milestone in Kansas City Royals victory over the Dodgers Published June 15th, 2024 via Kansas City Star Seth Lugo's outing against the Dodgers Published June 15th, 2024 via MLB.com MLB Parlay Picks for Today, Sat 6/15: +1182 odds: Seth Lugo and the Royals are worthy underdogs Published June 15th, 2024 via Pickswise Royals turn to Seth Lugo in bid to even series vs. Dodgers Published June 15th, 2024 via Scranton Times-Tribune Seth Lugo's Strong Performances Bolster Royals Amid Tough Week Published June 10th, 2024 via BVM Sports Seth Lugo outdueled in Royals' loss to Yankees Published June 10th, 2024 via MLB.com

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