On Pitcher List, we craft our rankings based on 5x5 H2H 12 team leagues as it is far-and-away the most popular format for Fantasy Baseball, as well as setting a good baseline to adapt for varied leagues. Many of you play in deeper leagues, such as a large bench sizes or 14-16 teamers, with drafts going well past the Top 250 picks. This article is geared toward those leagues, highlighting pitchers that can provide value for your team despite being selected past the #250 mark. Note: All ADP metrics are according to Fantasy Pros and players are listed in order of their ADP, not personal rank.
1. Dylan Bundy (ADP #278, Baltimore Orioles) - It was hard to contain my excitement last season when Bundy displayed ace-like ability across a stretch of three starts in August, striking out 19 Ks and surrendering just 3 ER in 18.2 innings, but it didn't last through the end of the year as his Fastball command was questionable down the stretch. There has been plenty of talk about Bundy getting the approval to throw his Cutter this season, which should help keeping batters off his straight heater. If he can get ahead with a combination of the two, he has two deadly offerings in his big hook and filthy Changeup that should keep the strikeouts flowing. There's plenty of upside here making Bundy a smart flier at the end of drafts.
What pick range would you start thinking about taking Lynn? I’m in a 10-team league with 25 roster spots that I’m thinking he’ll be a nice late round pick in.