Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Rankings for 2022
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Looking for some help with your fantasy baseball team? Check out our pitcher rankings for the 2022 season.
Introduction
fantasy baseball is a game in which participants act as general managers (GMs) of virtual professional baseball teams. The GMs build their teams through a draft in which all Major League Baseball (MLB) players are available. Participants compete against other GMs based on the statistical performance of the players in real-world baseball games fantasy baseball has been described as “a game within a game”, as it allows fans to become closely involved with MLB even if they do not have tickets to MLB Games or live near an MLB stadium.
Top 10 Overall
1. Jose Fernandez RHP, Miami Marlins
2. Clayton Kershaw LHP, Los Angeles Dodgers
3. Chris Sale LHP, Boston Red Sox
4. Noah Syndergaard, RHP, New York Mets
5. Madison Bumgarner LHP, San Francisco Giants
6. Jake Arrieta, RHP, Chicago Cubs
7. Justin Verlander, RHP, Houston Astros
8. Max Scherzer RHP, Washington Nationals
9. Sonny Gray RHP, New York Yankees
10. Gerrit Cole, RHP
Top 10 by Position
Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Rankings for 2022
Here are the top 10 pitchers by position for the upcoming 2022 fantasy baseball season These rankings are based on a standard 5x5 roto/categories league.
SP – Chris Sale, BOS
SP – Noah Syndergaard, NYM
SP – Gerrit Cole, NYY
SP – Jacob Degrom NYM
SP – Blake Snell TBR
SP – Luis Castillo, CIN
SP – Mike Clevinger, SDP
SP – Yu Darvish, CHC
SP – Shane Bieber, CLE
SP – Patrick Corbin, WSH
Top 10 by League
As the 2022 MLB season approaches, baseball fans everywhere begin to prepare for their annual Fantasy baseball drafts. In order to be successful, it is important to do your research and know which players will provide the most value for your team.
There are many different ways to rank fantasy baseball pitchers, but one of the most important factors to consider is the league in which they play. The American League and National League have different styles of play, and therefore, pitchers who excel in one league may not be as successful in the other.
To help you prepare for your draft, we have compiled a list of the top 10 pitchers in each league. This list is based on a variety of factors, including past performance, projected stats, and team context. So without further ado, here are the top 10 pitchers in each league for the 2022 season:
American League:
1. Shane Bieber (CLE)
2. Gerrit Cole (NYY)
3. Lucas Giolito (CHW)
4. Jose Berrios (MIN)
5. Dylan Bundy (LAA)
6. Trevor Bauer (LAD)
7. Chris Sale (BOS)
8. Lance Lynn (TEX)
9. Jesus Luzardo (OAK)
10. Zack Greinke (HOU)
Top 10 by Team
1. New York Yankees – Gerrit Cole
2. Los Angeles Dodgers – Clayton Kershaw
3. Cleveland Indians – Shane Bieber
4. Chicago Cubs – Yu Darvish
5. Tampa Bay Rays – Blake Snell
6. Houston Astros – Justin Verlander
7. Milwaukee Brewers – Brandon Woodruff
8. Atlanta Braves – Mike Soroka
9. St. Louis Cardinals – Jack Flaherty
10. San Diego Padres – Chris Paddack
Top 10 by Age
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP, NYY (age 29 in 2022)
2. Jacob Degrom RHP, NYM (age 33)
3. Shane Bieber, RHP, CLE (age 25)
4. Yu Darvish, RHP, SD (age 34)
5. Jose Berrios, RHP, MIN (age 27)
6. Lucas Giolito, RHP, CWS (age 26)
7. Walker Buehler, RHP, LAD (age 27)
8. Trevor Bauer, RHP, LAD (age 30)
9. Jack Flaherty, RHP, STL (age 25)
10. Lance Lynn, Texas Rangers (age 34)
Top 10 by Experience
Pitcher rankings are always a source of contention among Fantasy Baseball enthusiasts. However, there are a few pitchers who stand out above the rest in terms of experience. Here are the top 10 pitchers by experience for the 2022 season:
1. Clayton Kershaw Los Angeles Dodgers
2. Justin Verlander, Houston Astros
3. Max Scherzer Washington Nationals
4. Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners
5. CC Sabathia, New York Yankees
6. Cole Hamels, Chicago Cubs
7. Jon Lester, Chicago Cubs
8. Scott Kazmir Los Angeles Dodgers
9. Jake Peavy, San Francisco Giants
10. John Lackey, Boston Red Sox
Top 10 by Salary
Fantasy Baseball pitcher rankings for the 2022 season are led by Gerrit Cole, who will be paid $36 million in 2022. Cole is followed by Trevor Bauer at $34 million, Jacob deGrom at $32 million, and Yu Darvish at $30 million.
The top 10 is rounded out by Justin Verlander ($28 million), Max Scherzer ($28 million), Zack Greinke ($27 million), Chris Sale ($25 million), Walker Buehler ($24 million), and Clayton Kershaw ($22 million).
Top 10 by Free Agents
In this list, we rank the top 10 fantasy baseball pitchers who will be free agents in 2022. These rankings are based on a pitcher’s past performance, their projected future performance, and their current value.
1. Gerrit Cole, New York Yankees
2. Trevor Bauer, Cincinnati Reds
3. Chris Sale, Boston Red Sox
4. Corey Kluber Texas Rangers
5. Madison Bumgarner, San Francisco Giants
6. Noah Syndergaard, New York Mets
7. Zack Greinke, Houston Astros
8. Sonny Gray, Cincinnati Reds
9. Carlos Carrasco, Cleveland Indians
10. Julio Urias, Los Angeles Dodgers
Top 10 by Prospects
As the 2021 season comes to a close, it’s never too early to start looking ahead to next year. Here are the top 10 pitchers by prospect for the 2022 season.
1. Julio Rodriguez, New York Yankees
2. Hunter Greene, Cincinnati Reds
3. Mackenzie Gore, San Diego Padres
4. Casey Mize, Detroit Tigers
5. Brent Honeywell, Tampa Bay Rays
6. Asa Lacy Kansas City Royals
7. Matt Manning Detroit Tigers
8. George Kirby, Seattle Mariners
9. Simeon Woods Richardson, Toronto Blue Jays
10. Blake Walston, Boston Red Sox
