Best MLB Pitchers for the 2024 Fantasy Leagues
MLB opening day is upon us, March 28, 2024. We analyze who will have the best arms captaining the MLB mounds in 2024 based on their win-loss record, ERA, and the defense and hitting that support them.
2023 Top Performers to start
You cannot predict the future unless you understand the past. Here are the top 10 pitchers of 2023 to give you a starting point of who's a safe bet, a risky one, and possibly a dark horse.
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Rank |
Pitcher |
Team |
Record |
ERA |
K |
BB |
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1 |
Braves |
20-5 |
3.86 |
281 |
58 |
|
|
2 |
Diamondback |
17-9 |
3.47 |
220 |
47 |
|
|
3 |
Blue Jays |
16-8 |
3.60 |
186 |
59 |
|
|
4 |
Rays |
16-8 |
3.50 |
186 |
24 |
|
|
5 |
Cubs |
16-5 |
3.06 |
176 |
36 |
|
|
6 |
Orioles |
15-9 |
4.73 |
157 |
55 |
|
|
7 |
Phillies |
15-6 |
4.38 |
138 |
71 |
|
|
8 |
Yankees |
15-4 |
2.63 |
222 |
48 |
|
|
9 |
Braves |
14-12 |
3.64 |
183 |
83 |
|
|
10 |
Padres |
14-4 |
3.22 |
124 |
43 |
Top 3 for Fantasy Leagues
Our top 3 picks of the top are Gerrit Cole, Zach Eflin, and Justin Steele for 2024. In a day and age of powerful hitters and challenging outfields and climates, the pitcher who walks the least amount of hitters is likely to pitch longer into the game and secure more wins.
Does a great staff make you a better pitcher?
Charlie Morton didn’t have the greatest win-loss record in 2023, he had 83 walks in 163 innings but only allowed 150 hits. Will Morton see better results in 2023 because of the great staff beside him? It worked for Smoltz, Maddux, and Glavine…
Risky Choices
Kyle Gibson’s high ERA and more than one hit per inning pitched in 2023 leads to more baserunners. The question is whether or not the Orioles can put 5 or more runs per game.
Taijuan Walker’s 71 walks coupled with a 4.38 ERA is even riskier than Kyle Gibson. If he could harness the control and dominate the strike zone, he could easily be top 3, but will he? That’s the choice you have to make.
BumperBar’s Pick is the Stache
However, if you’re going on looks alone, Spencer Strider’s mustache is one of a kind. We’re getting Goose Gossage and Rollie Finger vibes every time he hits the mound. With an amazing staff beside him, a powerful offense, and a cold as steele demeanor, we’re going with Striker. Maybe the power of Stache can compel you to pick him instead of these top 10 or any of these top performers as well; For a complete listing of all 2023 pitchers click here
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