After conducting post-season crowdsourcing and analyzing NFBC draft data, potential deep league starting pitchers are being evaluated. Jesús Luzardo, with a 302 ADP, struggled with injuries and inconsistent performance, showing improvement post-IL with better command but decreased velocity. Mitch Keller, at a 303 ADP, has maintained consistency over the past three seasons but lacks significant upside without improvements in velocity or secondary pitches. Tobias Myers, with a 305 ADP, has shown potential with a strong changeup but needs to address a drop in fastball velocity for sustained success. Luis L. Ortiz, at a 308 ADP, has deceptive surface stats, with a mid-4.00 ERA talent suggested by estimators, requiring development of a league-average secondary pitch for potential improvement.
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MLB Hall of Fame InductionDave Parker, Billy Wagner, and the latest inductees will be honored at Cooperstown this Sunday at 1:30 PM EST, broadcast on MLB Network. In conjunction with this event, Yardbarker's MLB writers identified one player from each NL club deserving of more Hall of Fame consideration. Need More Context? 🔎
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