2017 Rankings: Top 160 Starting Pitchers For Fantasy Baseball

Old roundup.

After going through the Top 100 last week (well, really Top 125), I'm now going over every other conceivable starter this year to make sure you guys understand why I didn't elect to have them in the Top 125. Notice that there aren't number rankings at this point they wouldn't really serve a purpose - few should be considered for your fantasy team. The first 15 or so listed here are more desirable and then it's just a grab bag of NOPE. Keep that in mind as we dive in.

Tier 10: The Worst of the Rest

Jeff Hoffman (Colorado Rockies) - I don't want you guys to let his poooooor 2016 let you forget that he had a stellar 9.40 K/9 during his time in AAA. That being said, that walk rate is terrible and it's going to take some time before we see Hoffman come into his own - even with his good GB rates - as he spends time in Colorado.

Brett Anderson (Chicago Cubs) - There actually could be some sneaky value from Anderson as he plays for a winning team and has an incredible defense behind him for a grounder heavy pitcher, I simply can't trust that he'll play enough to give him an actual ranking. Deeper leagues could find some value here if you're willing to look past minimal strikeout production.

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Nick Pollack

Founder of Pitcher List. Creator of CSW, The List, and SP Roundup. Worked with MSG, FanGraphs, CBS Sports, and Washington Post. Former college pitcher, travel coach, pitching coach, and Brandeis alum. Wants every pitcher to be dope.

One response to “2017 Rankings: Top 160 Starting Pitchers For Fantasy Baseball”

  1. JB says:

    Assuming I have a good offense (Top 5) in our 13 team league, can I contend with this rotation next year? How about 2018/19 (Dynasty league)?:

    James Paxton
    Lance McCullers
    Kevin Gausman
    Jon Gray
    Blake Snell
    Garrett Richards
    Tyson Ross

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