Kings of Command: Breakout pitchers to draft in fantasy baseball
Briefly

The article discusses the necessity for fantasy baseball managers to adapt their strategies in light of declining pitching workloads, notably in the 2024 season, which recorded the fewest pitchers (21) achieving at least 180 innings. With many undrafted pitchers still scoring significant fantasy points, the article highlights the importance of identifying pitchers with strong command metrics to maximize value. It introduces the concept of 'Kings of Command,' referring to pitchers whose underlying skill sets suggest future potential despite lacking in traditional performance indicators such as wins or ERA.
In the 2024 season, the fewest pitchers (21) worked at least 180 innings in any non-shortened season, emphasizing the need for fantasy managers to adapt.
Identifying 'Kings of Command' pitchers—those who excel in specific command metrics—can lead to unearthing undervalued talent for fantasy baseball teams.
Read at ESPN.com
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