Sunday, December 25, 2011

2012: Michael Cuddyer Joins the Rockies

Michael Cuddyer is one of those baseball players that is really easy to love. He always seems genuinely happy to be at the ballpark. He works hard. He does not care which position he is asked to play. He gets that when you make millions a year to play a game invented for kids you really have little to complain about.

As a fantasy contributor, Cuddyer has been solid but rarely spectacular. He has spent his entire career until now with the Minnesota Twins. In Minnesota he has typically hit for a decent batting average and 15-20 homeruns. But what may not be obvious is how Target Field has restrained his homerun power. In 2010 Target Field (according to ESPN Park Factors) reduced homeruns by nearly 26 percent. It was not as drastic in 2011 but Target Field still rated as a tough park to hit homeruns.

Cuddyer's move to Coors Field should be nothing but good news to Fantasy Owners. Coors Field is still one of the best hitter's park in the sport. Boosting homers by over 35 percent in 2011. The combination of leaving Target Field and playing his home games in Colorado should push Cuddyer's expected homerun projection from the 15-20 range, firmly into the 25-30 homer range.

For now Cuddyer is expected to man right field for the Rockies. But the Rockies could easily find themselves needing him at third base. For the moment they will count on Casey Blake at third base. Blake experienced three trips to the disabled list in 2011, primarily due to a bad back. The chance that he will be able to play full time is small. Qualifying at 3B would only boost Cuddyer's value even further.

Merry Christmas everyone, I hope Santa was good to you.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

2012 Sleepers - A First Baseman for the Rays


For Yankee fans, we are pretty far into the off-season. We're used to out team striking quickly and grabbing the best guys available. Or at the very least we're exhausted by rumors that we're going to get this guy or that guy. Instead the Yankees are patiently waiting out the market and could go into the 2012 season with pretty much the same team they played with in 2011. For fans of the Yankees this is unusual. For fans of the Tampa Bay Rays this is par for the course.

The Rays having one of the smaller payroll budgets in the game, rarely jump early on free agents. They exercise patience and wait until potential bargains develop. This year they might be interested in an outfielder, a designated hitter, middle infielder and first baseman. They could very well re-sign Carlos Pena. But for now they wait and have inexperienced names penciled in at the top of the depth chart at several positions. The most interesting one in my opinion is Russ Canzler.

Canzler is interesting for several reasons. I like that he fits the developing trend of allowing older minor leaguers - sometimes barely considered prospects - to have a chance to make major league rosters. A lot of organizations will dismiss a certain player because he doesn't fit their perception of what a player at his position should look like. We've seen it a hundred times, look at short, slight players like Billy Wagner and Pedro Martinez, who were not always appreciated for their skills as prospects. Canzler does not have an odd body type, he's six feet and two inches tall and weighs over 200 pounds, so he looks like a DH or first baseman. The problem with this guys is that despite being a pretty good hitter, he doesn't hit like the prototypical first baseman.

Some numbers:

Season Team BB% K% AVG OBP SLG ISO BABIP wOBA wRC+
2006 Cubs (A-) 7.10% 22.50% 0.264 0.319 0.543 0.279 0.291 0.382 137
2007 Cubs (A) 7.00% 17.50% 0.270 0.321 0.376 0.107 0.316 0.318 97
2008 Cubs (A+) 7.50% 19.40% 0.273 0.327 0.463 0.190 0.31 0.356 120
2009 Cubs (A+) 6.50% 22.20% 0.270 0.315 0.430 0.160 0.333 0.345 116
2009 Cubs (AA) 11.60% 15.40% 0.258 0.346 0.399 0.142 0.289 0.337 105
2010 Cubs (AA) 11.20% 23.10% 0.287 0.372 0.566 0.279 0.332 0.412 151
2011 Rays (AAA) 12.20% 23.50% 0.314 0.401 0.530 0.215 0.396 0.410 157
2011 Rays 20.00% 20.00% 0.333 0.400 0.333 0.000 0.333 0.316 101

You can see that Canzler has a history of hitting for decent batting averages (much better than decent the last two seasons) with solid power numbers. Looking at these numbers for a still relatively young first baseman, you would probably give him a shot on your fantasy team and as a Rays fan you'd probably be pretty happy to have a .275/.350/.500 line from your rookie first baseman. But that enthusiasm dies off a bit when you learn he has not hit more than 21 homers at any level or in any season. But should it?

For fantasy owners, you might not want him as your primary first baseman, but with third base a weakness in MLB at the moment and first base not quite as deep as it once was, Canzler would be an excellent corner on a lot of teams, especially in AL-Only Leagues. For the Rays it seems like a slam dunk cinch, they would risk almost nothing and he might fill a need for them inexpensively. How long have the Rays been looking for a long-term solution at first base? So if they fail to move one of they pitchers or prospects for a first baseman (they're rumored t be looking at Anthony Rizzo of the Padres) they could decide to give Canzler a try. It just might be to the benefit of fantasy owners.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Check Out This Article on Yoenis Cespedes


Yoenis Cespedes has quickly become a player in which fantasy owners have a great interest. He has flash and pizazz. All of those traits that make us want to be First. But while most of us have watched his scouting/promotional video, few of us have received any real scouting reports. For that reason I'd like to point you to Derek Carty's recent article on the Baseball Prospectus site.
In talking with scouts, everyone is in agreement that Cespedes is a physical freak; however, some made mention that this hasn’t always been the case. As recently as the World Baseball Classic in 2009, Cespedes was said to have been almost a completely different player. A few scouts I spoke with hadn’t seen him since the WBC and didn’t feel it was even worth it to relay their impressions because Cespedes has changed so dramatically. Given his striking change in stature and tools, one scout who has seen Cespedes recently actually speculated that Cespedes could be on HGH. To be clear, this was pure speculation and not grounded in any actual knowledge or evidence, but it is worth passing along as Cespedes is sure to get tested under MLB’s new policies and would need to stop, which may or may not affect his tools and performance.
The article has a ton of interesting stuff that you want to read as a potential Cespedes owner.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

2011 Best Reliever Performance (ranked by xFIP)


The best reliever performances of 2011. I love this list best of all. I find so many underrated gems on this list. You can find both future closers and potential rotation front starters.

Name Team W ERA G SV BS IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 WHIP LOB% xFIP
Sergio Romo Giants 3 1.50 65 1 1 48 13.13 0.94 0.38 0.71 0.83 1.49
Craig Kimbrel Braves 4 2.10 79 46 8 77 14.84 3.74 0.35 1.04 0.81 1.94
Kenley Jansen Dodgers 2 2.85 51 5 1 53.2 16.1 4.36 0.5 1.04 0.76 2.09
Jonathan Papelbon Red Sox 4 2.94 63 31 3 64.1 12.17 1.4 0.42 0.93 0.70 2.16
Koji Uehara - - - 2 2.35 65 0 1 65 11.77 1.25 1.52 0.72 0.95 2.33
David Robertson Yankees 4 1.08 70 1 3 66.2 13.5 4.73 0.14 1.13 0.90 2.46
Sean Marshall Cubs 6 2.26 78 5 4 75.2 9.4 2.02 0.12 1.10 0.77 2.50
Mariano Rivera Yankees 1 1.91 64 44 5 61.1 8.8 1.17 0.44 0.90 0.83 2.64
Rex Brothers Rockies 1 2.88 48 1 2 40.2 13.06 4.43 0.89 1.30 0.82 2.65
Rafael Betancourt Rockies 2 2.89 68 8 4 62.1 10.54 1.16 1.01 0.87 0.75 2.66
Greg Holland Royals 5 1.80 46 4 2 60 11.1 2.85 0.45 0.93 0.83 2.67
Sergio Santos White Sox 4 3.55 63 30 6 63.1 13.07 4.12 0.85 1.11 0.74 2.69
Al Alburquerque Tigers 6 1.87 41 0 0 43.1 13.92 6.02 0 1.15 0.83 2.78
Kameron Loe Brewers 4 3.50 72 1 7 72 7.63 2 0.5 1.13 0.69 2.78
Vinnie Pestano Indians 1 2.32 68 2 4 62 12.19 3.48 0.73 1.05 0.85 2.80
John Axford Brewers 2 1.95 74 46 2 73.2 10.51 3.05 0.49 1.14 0.83 2.85
Mike Adams - - - 5 1.47 76 2 3 73.2 9.04 1.71 0.61 0.79 0.88 2.87
Jonny Venters Braves 6 1.84 85 5 4 88 9.82 4.4 0.2 1.09 0.84 2.88
Glen Perkins Twins 4 2.48 65 2 3 61.2 9.49 3.06 0.29 1.23 0.78 2.92
Matt Thornton White Sox 2 3.32 62 3 4 59.2 9.5 3.17 0.45 1.36 0.61 2.94
Ryan Madson Phillies 4 2.37 62 32 2 60.2 9.2 2.37 0.3 1.15 0.81 2.94
Joel Hanrahan Pirates 1 1.83 70 40 4 68.2 8 2.1 0.13 1.05 0.78 2.98
Chris Sale White Sox 2 2.79 58 8 2 71 10.01 3.42 0.76 1.11 0.81 3.00
Cory Luebke Padres 1 3.23 29 0 0 39 9.92 3.46 0.23 1.00 0.64 3.00
Brad Ziegler - - - 3 2.16 66 1 1 58.1 6.79 2.93 0 1.23 0.71 3.04
Casey Janssen Blue Jays 6 2.26 55 2 2 55.2 8.57 2.26 0.32 1.10 0.81 3.04
Daniel Bard Red Sox 2 3.33 70 1 5 73 9.12 2.96 0.62 0.96 0.66 3.05
Eric O'Flaherty Braves 2 0.98 78 0 4 73.2 8.19 2.57 0.24 1.09 0.92 3.05
George Sherrill Braves 3 3.00 51 0 1 36 9.5 3 0.75 1.25 0.81 3.08
Francisco Rodriguez - - - 6 2.64 73 23 6 71.2 9.92 3.27 0.5 1.30 0.82 3.08
Brandon League Mariners 1 2.79 65 37 5 61.1 6.6 1.47 0.44 1.08 0.67 3.09
J.J. Putz Diamondbacks 2 2.17 60 45 4 58 9.47 1.86 0.62 0.91 0.81 3.10
Steve Cishek Marlins 2 2.63 45 3 0 54.2 9.05 3.13 0.16 1.17 0.75 3.12
Drew Storen Nationals 6 2.75 73 43 5 75.1 8.84 2.39 0.96 1.02 0.81 3.14
Huston Street Rockies 1 3.86 62 29 4 58.1 8.49 1.39 1.54 1.22 0.76 3.14
Mark Melancon Astros 8 2.78 71 20 5 74.1 7.99 3.15 0.61 1.22 0.76 3.14
Edward Mujica Marlins 9 2.96 67 0 3 76 7.46 1.66 0.83 1.03 0.76 3.17
Marc Rzepczynski - - - 2 3.34 71 0 4 62 8.85 3.77 0.44 1.23 0.70 3.18
Tyler Clippard Nationals 3 1.83 72 0 7 88.1 10.6 2.65 1.12 0.84 0.96 3.20
Kyle Farnsworth Rays 5 2.18 63 25 6 57.2 7.96 1.87 0.78 0.99 0.85 3.21
Phil Coke Tigers 2 3.71 34 1 1 34 8.47 2.65 0.79 1.38 0.74 3.24
Darren Oliver Rangers 5 2.29 61 2 4 51 7.76 1.94 0.53 1.14 0.77 3.24
Matt Belisle Rockies 10 3.25 74 0 7 72 7.25 1.75 0.63 1.26 0.71 3.25
Fautino De Los Santos Athletics 3 4.32 34 0 2 33.1 11.61 4.59 1.08 1.32 0.65 3.26
Joaquin Benoit Tigers 4 2.95 66 2 5 61 9.3 2.51 0.74 1.05 0.75 3.29
Jordan Walden Angels 5 2.98 62 32 10 60.1 9.99 3.88 0.45 1.24 0.75 3.33
Aaron Crow Royals 4 2.76 57 0 7 62 9.44 4.5 1.16 1.39 0.88 3.34
Octavio Dotel - - - 5 3.50 65 3 0 54 10.33 2.83 1 0.98 0.69 3.34
Wilton Lopez Astros 2 2.79 73 0 6 71 7.1 2.28 0.76 1.27 0.79 3.36
Frank Francisco Blue Jays 1 3.55 54 17 4 50.2 9.41 3.2 1.24 1.32 0.80 3.36
Joakim Soria Royals 5 4.03 60 28 7 60.1 8.95 2.54 1.04 1.28 0.72 3.38
Yoshinori Tateyama Rangers 2 4.50 39 1 0 44 8.8 2.25 1.64 1.09 0.70 3.38
Jeremy Affeldt Giants 3 2.63 67 3 3 61.2 7.88 3.5 0.73 1.15 0.78 3.39
Tim Byrdak Mets 2 3.82 72 1 3 37.2 11.23 4.54 0.72 1.41 0.68 3.39
Jason Motte Cardinals 5 2.25 78 9 4 68 8.34 2.12 0.26 0.96 0.71 3.39
Scott Downs Angels 6 1.34 60 1 3 53.2 5.87 2.52 0.5 1.01 0.86 3.40
Sam LeCure Reds 2 3.32 39 0 0 57 8.53 2.53 0.95 0.95 0.74 3.41
Jim Johnson Orioles 6 2.67 69 9 5 91 5.74 2.08 0.49 1.11 0.76 3.42
LaTroy Hawkins Brewers 3 2.42 52 0 0 48.1 5.21 1.86 0.19 1.24 0.77 3.42
Boone Logan Yankees 5 3.46 64 0 2 41.2 9.94 2.81 0.86 1.34 0.74 3.43
Bobby Parnell Mets 4 3.64 60 6 6 59.1 9.71 4.1 0.61 1.47 0.72 3.46
Ramon Ramirez Giants 3 2.62 66 4 1 68.2 8.65 3.41 0.39 1.17 0.75 3.47
Aroldis Chapman Reds 4 3.60 54 1 2 50 12.78 7.38 0.36 1.30 0.72 3.47
Rich Thompson Angels 1 3.00 44 0 1 54 9.33 3.33 0.83 1.22 0.81 3.50
Andrew Bailey Athletics 0 3.24 42 24 2 41.2 8.86 2.59 0.65 1.10 0.67 3.52
Chris Resop Pirates 5 4.39 76 1 5 69.2 10.21 3.88 1.03 1.48 0.76 3.53
Luis Perez Blue Jays 2 4.27 33 0 2 46.1 7.58 3.11 1.17 1.47 0.74 3.54
Jason Grilli Pirates 2 2.48 28 1 0 32.2 10.19 4.13 0.55 1.19 0.82 3.54
Burke Badenhop Marlins 2 4.10 50 1 0 63.2 7.21 3.39 0.14 1.40 0.70 3.55
Antonio Bastardo Phillies 6 2.64 64 8 1 58 10.86 4.03 0.93 0.93 0.81 3.56
Grant Balfour Athletics 5 2.47 62 2 5 62 8.56 2.9 1.16 1.03 0.89 3.57
Joe Smith Indians 3 2.01 71 0 3 67 6.04 2.82 0.13 1.09 0.80 3.57
Cristhian Martinez Braves 1 3.36 46 0 0 77.2 6.72 2.2 0.93 0.97 0.72 3.59
Will Ohman White Sox 1 4.22 59 0 1 53.1 9.11 2.87 1.35 1.31 0.76 3.59
Manny Acosta Mets 4 3.45 44 4 3 47 8.81 2.87 1.15 1.38 0.79 3.60
Mark Lowe Rangers 2 3.80 52 1 2 45 8.4 3.8 1.2 1.44 0.69 3.60
Aaron Heilman Diamondbacks 4 6.88 32 0 1 35.1 8.41 2.8 2.04 1.67 0.66 3.60
Marco Estrada Brewers 1 4.38 36 0 3 51.1 9.64 3.33 1.05 1.31 0.67 3.61
Scott Elbert Dodgers 0 2.43 47 2 0 33.1 9.18 3.78 0.27 1.23 0.81 3.62
Fernando Salas Cardinals 5 2.28 68 24 6 75 9 2.52 0.84 0.95 0.84 3.62
Matt Reynolds Rockies 1 4.09 73 0 2 50.2 8.88 3.2 1.78 1.30 0.81 3.63
Guillermo Mota Giants 2 3.81 52 1 1 80.1 8.63 3.36 1.12 1.26 0.78 3.63
Blake Hawksworth Dodgers 2 4.08 49 0 1 53 7.3 2.89 1.02 1.17 0.62 3.64
David Hernandez Diamondbacks 5 3.38 74 11 3 69.1 10 3.89 0.52 1.14 0.72 3.66
Mitchell Boggs Cardinals 2 3.56 51 4 4 60.2 7.12 3.12 0.59 1.37 0.73 3.66
Heath Bell Padres 3 2.44 64 43 5 62.2 7.32 3.02 0.57 1.15 0.78 3.67
Dan Wheeler Red Sox 2 4.38 47 0 0 49.1 7.11 1.46 1.28 1.11 0.69 3.71
Chad Qualls Padres 6 3.51 77 0 5 74.1 5.21 2.42 0.85 1.25 0.76 3.72
Mike Gonzalez - - - 2 4.39 56 1 1 53.1 8.61 3.54 1.18 1.35 0.69 3.73
Nick Masset Reds 3 3.71 75 1 6 70.1 7.93 3.97 0.64 1.52 0.77 3.75

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

2011 Best Starting Pitcher Performances (ranked by xFIP)

The best starters in MLB ranked by xFIP. Visit fangraghs.com for more great numbers.

Name Team Age W ERA CG IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 WHIP BABIP tERA xFIP
Zack Greinke Brewers 27 16 3.83 0 171.2 10.54 2.36 1 1.2 0.318 3.54 2.56
Cliff Lee Phillies 32 17 2.4 6 232.2 9.21 1.62 0.7 1.03 0.291 3.1 2.68
Roy Halladay Phillies 34 19 2.35 8 233.2 8.47 1.35 0.39 1.04 0.298 2.46 2.71
Clayton Kershaw Dodgers 23 21 2.28 5 233.1 9.57 2.08 0.58 0.98 0.269 2.52 2.84
CC Sabathia Yankees 30 19 3 3 237.1 8.72 2.31 0.64 1.23 0.318 3.75 3.02
Cole Hamels Phillies 27 14 2.75 3 213 8.15 1.86 0.76 0.98 0.254 2.93 3.02
Cory Luebke Padres 26 5 3.31 0 100.2 9.92 2.59 0.98 1.09 0.276 3.58 3.03
Madison Bumgarner Giants 21 13 3.21 0 204.2 8.4 2.02 0.53 1.21 0.322 3.12 3.1
Justin Verlander Tigers 28 24 2.4 4 251 8.96 2.04 0.86 0.92 0.236 3.09 3.12
Felix Hernandez Mariners 25 14 3.47 5 233.2 8.55 2.58 0.73 1.22 0.307 3.34 3.15
Brandon Beachy Braves 24 7 3.68 0 141.2 10.74 2.92 1.02 1.21 0.307 3.46 3.16
Yovani Gallardo Brewers 25 17 3.52 1 207.1 8.99 2.56 1.17 1.22 0.291 3.57 3.19
Matt Garza Cubs 27 10 3.32 2 198 8.95 2.86 0.64 1.26 0.306 3.55 3.19
James Shields Rays 29 16 2.82 11 249.1 8.12 2.35 0.94 1.04 0.258 3.47 3.25
Anibal Sanchez Marlins 27 8 3.67 3 196.1 9.26 2.93 0.92 1.28 0.31 3.77 3.25
Jonathon Niese Mets 24 11 4.3 0 157 7.91 2.52 0.8 1.4 0.331 3.77 3.27
Tommy Hanson Braves 24 11 3.6 0 130 9.83 3.18 1.18 1.17 0.268 4 3.29
Brandon McCarthy Athletics 27 9 3.32 5 170.2 6.49 1.32 0.58 1.13 0.296 3.28 3.3
Dan Haren Angels 30 15 3.19 4 237.1 7.24 1.25 0.76 1.03 0.272 3.22 3.3
Chris Carpenter Cardinals 36 11 3.45 4 237.1 7.24 2.09 0.61 1.26 0.312 3.85 3.31
Jaime Garcia Cardinals 24 13 3.56 2 194.2 7.21 2.31 0.69 1.32 0.318 3.42 3.31
David Price Rays 25 12 3.49 0 224.1 8.75 2.53 0.88 1.14 0.281 3.39 3.32
Josh Johnson Marlins 27 3 1.64 0 60.1 8.35 2.98 0.3 0.98 0.239 2.54 3.32
Tim Lincecum Giants 27 13 2.74 1 217 9.12 3.57 0.62 1.21 0.281 3.38 3.36
Henderson Alvarez Blue Jays 21 1 3.53 0 63.2 5.65 1.13 1.13 1.13 0.281 4.58 3.38
C.J. Wilson Rangers 30 16 2.94 3 223.1 8.3 2.98 0.64 1.19 0.287 3.75 3.41
Juan Nicasio Rockies 24 4 4.14 0 71.2 7.28 2.26 1 1.27 0.304 4.75 3.43
Tim Hudson Braves 35 16 3.22 1 215 6.61 2.34 0.59 1.14 0.273 3.68 3.49
Ian Kennedy Diamondbacks 26 21 2.88 1 222 8.03 2.23 0.77 1.09 0.27 3.9 3.5
Mat Latos Padres 23 9 3.47 0 194.1 8.57 2.87 0.74 1.18 0.284 2.81 3.52
Michael Pineda Mariners 22 9 3.74 0 171 9.11 2.89 0.95 1.1 0.258 3.42 3.53
Brandon Morrow Blue Jays 26 11 4.72 0 179.1 10.19 3.46 1.05 1.29 0.299 4.14 3.53
Kevin Millwood Rockies 36 4 3.98 0 54.1 5.96 1.33 1.49 1.21 0.29 5.53 3.55
Ricky Nolasco Marlins 28 10 4.67 2 206 6.47 1.92 0.87 1.4 0.331 4.52 3.55
Hiroki Kuroda Dodgers 36 13 3.07 0 202 7.17 2.18 1.07 1.21 0.287 4.22 3.56
Erik Bedard - - - 32 5 3.62 0 129.1 8.7 3.34 0.97 1.28 0.295 3.93 3.56
Josh Beckett Red Sox 31 13 2.89 1 193 8.16 2.42 0.98 1.03 0.245 3.82 3.58
Doug Fister - - - 27 10 2.87 3 213.1 6.08 1.56 0.46 1.07 0.273 3.38 3.62
Jon Lester Red Sox 27 15 3.47 0 191.2 8.55 3.52 0.94 1.26 0.286 3.93 3.62
Mike Minor Braves 23 5 4.14 0 82.2 8.38 3.27 0.76 1.49 0.35 4.51 3.62
Justin Masterson Indians 26 12 3.22 1 215 6.57 2.68 0.46 1.28 0.303 3.54 3.63
Scott Baker Twins 29 8 3.21 1 131.2 8.2 2.19 1.03 1.19 0.299 3.79 3.64
Bartolo Colon Yankees 38 8 4 1 153 7.18 2.18 1.18 1.29 0.305 4.21 3.64
Rubby De La Rosa Dodgers 22 3 3.88 0 55.2 8.89 4.85 0.97 1.46 0.31 4.66 3.64
Jake Peavy White Sox 30 6 5.1 1 107.2 7.36 2.01 0.84 1.3 0.319 4.06 3.64
Chris Volstad Marlins 24 5 4.89 0 165.2 6.36 2.66 1.25 1.42 0.31 4.94 3.64
Vance Worley Phillies 23 11 3.02 1 125 7.99 2.95 0.65 1.21 0.281 4.06 3.64
Derek Lowe Braves 38 9 5.05 0 187 6.59 3.37 0.67 1.51 0.327 4.01 3.65
Mike Leake Reds 23 12 3.86 0 165.2 6.36 1.96 1.25 1.16 0.267 4.85 3.65
Chris Capuano Mets 32 11 4.52 1 185 8.17 2.53 1.31 1.34 0.309 3.79 3.66
Brett Anderson Athletics 23 3 4 1 83.1 6.59 2.7 0.86 1.33 0.306 4.08 3.66
Rich Harden Athletics 29 4 5.12 0 82.2 9.91 3.38 1.85 1.43 0.315 4.91 3.68
Max Scherzer Tigers 26 15 4.43 0 195 8.03 2.58 1.34 1.35 0.314 4.54 3.7
Ryan Dempster Cubs 34 10 4.8 0 202.1 8.5 3.65 1.02 1.45 0.324 4.5 3.7
Gavin Floyd White Sox 28 12 4.34 1 192.2 7.05 2.1 0.98 1.16 0.278 4.17 3.71
Ubaldo Jimenez - - - 27 10 4.68 2 188.1 8.6 3.73 0.81 1.4 0.314 4.27 3.71
Tim Stauffer Padres 29 9 3.73 0 185.2 6.2 2.57 0.97 1.25 0.282 4.13 3.71
Wandy Rodriguez Astros 32 11 3.49 0 191 7.82 3.25 1.18 1.31 0.289 4.47 3.72
Gio Gonzalez Athletics 25 16 3.12 0 202 8.78 4.05 0.76 1.32 0.287 3.72 3.73
Bud Norris Astros 26 6 3.77 0 186 8.52 3.39 1.16 1.33 0.294 4.42 3.73
Jeff Niemann Rays 28 11 4.06 1 135.1 6.98 2.46 1.2 1.24 0.278 4.19 3.73
Edwin Jackson - - - 27 12 3.81 1 198.2 6.7 2.81 0.72 1.43 0.33 4.58 3.73
Jorge de la Rosa Rockies 30 5 3.51 1 59 7.93 3.36 0.61 1.19 0.267 4 3.76
Brett Myers Astros 30 7 4.46 2 214 6.6 2.4 1.26 1.31 0.293 4.39 3.76
Derek Holland Rangers 24 16 3.95 4 198 7.36 3.05 1 1.35 0.305 4.56 3.76
Felipe Paulino Royals 27 4 4.26 0 120.1 8.68 3.59 0.75 1.41 0.334 3.8 3.77
Homer Bailey Reds 25 9 4.43 0 132 7.23 2.25 1.23 1.28 0.296 4.75 3.77
Matt Cain Giants 26 12 2.88 1 221.2 7.27 2.56 0.37 1.08 0.26 3.14 3.78
Jordan Zimmermann Nationals 25 8 3.18 1 161.1 6.92 1.73 0.67 1.15 0.291 3.35 3.78
Daniel Hudson Diamondbacks 24 16 3.49 3 222 6.85 2.03 0.69 1.2 0.295 3.69 3.79
John Danks White Sox 26 8 4.33 2 170.1 7.13 2.43 1 1.34 0.313 4.29 3.79
Ricky Romero Blue Jays 26 15 2.92 4 225 7.12 3.2 1.04 1.14 0.242 4.1 3.8
Jered Weaver Angels 28 18 2.41 4 235.2 7.56 2.14 0.76 1.01 0.25 3.21 3.8
Philip Humber White Sox 28 9 3.69 0 161 6.48 2.24 0.78 1.17 0.274 3.72 3.82
Matt Harrison Rangers 25 14 3.43 0 183.2 6.17 2.79 0.64 1.29 0.293 4.21 3.85
A.J. Burnett Yankees 34 11 5.16 0 190 8.19 3.93 1.47 1.44 0.294 5.16 3.86
Javier Vazquez Marlins 34 13 3.69 2 192.2 7.57 2.34 0.98 1.18 0.279 3.86 3.87
Ryan Vogelsong Giants 33 13 2.78 1 175 6.99 3.14 0.77 1.27 0.281 4.12 3.87
Shaun Marcum Brewers 29 13 3.54 0 200.2 7.09 2.56 0.99 1.16 0.261 3.92 3.89
Alex Cobb Rays 23 3 3.42 0 52.2 6.32 3.59 0.51 1.33 0.284 3.88 3.9
Johnny Cueto Reds 25 9 2.31 3 156 6 2.71 0.46 1.09 0.249 3.55 3.9
Trevor Cahill Athletics 23 12 4.16 0 207.2 6.37 3.55 0.82 1.43 0.302 4.35 3.9
Zach Stewart - - - 24 2 6 1 63 5.43 2.29 1.43 1.62 0.358 5.64 3.91
Ervin Santana Angels 28 11 3.38 4 228.2 7.01 2.83 1.02 1.22 0.272 4.17 3.93
Jeanmar Gomez Indians 23 5 4.55 0 55.1 4.88 2.28 0.98 1.52 0.328 4.6 3.93
Alexi Ogando Rangers 27 13 3.56 1 167 6.68 2.32 0.86 1.14 0.265 4.65 3.94
Jhoulys Chacin Rockies 23 11 3.62 2 194 6.96 4.04 0.93 1.31 0.261 4.6 3.95
Roy Oswalt Phillies 33 9 3.69 0 139 6.02 2.14 0.65 1.34 0.316 3.74 3.95
R.A. Dickey Mets 36 8 3.29 1 207.2 5.76 2.34 0.78 1.23 0.278 3.67 3.96
Jeff Karstens Pirates 28 8 3.43 1 154.2 5.12 1.69 1.22 1.21 0.276 4.36 4.01
Brian Duensing Twins 28 9 5.24 1 156.1 6.45 2.71 1.21 1.5 0.329 4.7 4.02
Jason Marquis - - - 32 8 4.43 1 132 5.18 2.93 0.75 1.49 0.316 4.61 4.02
Rick Porcello Tigers 22 14 4.75 0 182 5.14 2.27 0.89 1.41 0.316 4.47 4.02
Paul Maholm Pirates 29 6 3.66 1 162.1 5.38 2.77 0.61 1.29 0.286 4.46 4.03
Josh Tomlin Indians 26 12 4.25 0 165.1 4.84 1.14 1.31 1.08 0.253 4.83 4.03
Ted Lilly Dodgers 35 12 3.97 0 192.2 7.38 2.38 1.31 1.16 0.26 4.24 4.03
Kyle Lohse Cardinals 32 14 3.39 1 188.1 5.3 2.01 0.76 1.17 0.269 4.21 4.04
Luke Hochevar Royals 27 11 4.68 0 198 5.82 2.82 1.05 1.28 0.275 4.54 4.05
Carlos Carrasco Indians 24 8 4.62 1 124.2 6.14 2.89 1.08 1.36 0.293 4.34 4.07
Ross Detwiler Nationals 25 4 3.21 0 56 5.14 2.41 1.13 1.23 0.266 5.71 4.07
Chris Narveson Brewers 29 11 4.54 0 158.2 7.03 3.63 0.96 1.41 0.296 4.63 4.08
Jake Westbrook Cardinals 33 12 4.66 0 183.1 5.11 3.58 0.79 1.53 0.313 4.41 4.08
Charlie Morton Pirates 27 10 3.83 2 171.2 5.77 4.04 0.31 1.53 0.32 4.62 4.08
Dontrelle Willis Reds 29 1 5 0 75.2 6.78 4.4 0.71 1.52 0.31 4.56 4.08
Edinson Volquez Reds 27 5 5.71 0 108.2 8.61 5.38 1.57 1.57 0.293 5.61 4.08
Colby Lewis Rangers 31 14 4.4 2 200.1 7.59 2.52 1.57 1.21 0.265 4.62 4.1
Zach Britton Orioles 23 11 4.61 0 154.1 5.66 3.62 0.7 1.45 0.304 4.51 4.12
Charlie Furbush - - - 25 3 6.83 0 59.1 7.28 2.73 1.82 1.55 0.333 5.14 4.13
Carl Pavano Twins 35 9 4.3 3 222 4.14 1.62 0.93 1.36 0.306 4.33 4.14
Chad Billingsley Dodgers 26 11 4.21 1 188 7.28 4.02 0.67 1.45 0.306 4.18 4.14
Zach Duke Diamondbacks 28 2 5.47 0 51 4.59 1.94 0.71 1.63 0.36 4.54 4.14
Mark Buehrle White Sox 32 13 3.59 0 205.1 4.78 1.97 0.92 1.3 0.294 4.5 4.14
Ivan Nova Yankees 24 16 3.66 0 164.2 5.36 3.12 0.71 1.32 0.281 4.46 4.15
Jordan Lyles Astros 20 2 5.02 0 89.2 6.12 2.31 1.3 1.38 0.303 4.88 4.15
Kyle Kendrick Phillies 26 5 3.14 0 83 4.99 1.84 1.41 1.16 0.253 5.25 4.17
Chien-Ming Wang Nationals 31 4 4.04 0 62.1 3.61 1.88 1.16 1.28 0.272 4.87 4.17
Fausto Carmona Indians 27 7 5.25 0 188.2 5.2 2.86 1.05 1.4 0.291 4.82 4.17
Tom Gorzelanny Nationals 28 2 4.46 0 82.2 8.17 2.94 1.52 1.34 0.295 4.27 4.2
Aaron Harang Padres 33 14 3.64 0 170.2 6.54 3.06 1.05 1.37 0.302 3.96 4.21
Dustin Moseley Padres 29 3 3.3 0 120 4.8 2.7 0.75 1.28 0.273 3.99 4.22