Who Should I Draft?
Taijuan Walker or Noah Syndergaard (2022)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Noah Syndergaard SP - LAA  | Taijuan Walker SP - NYM  | |
Expert |
93% Recommended by 39 of 42 experts |
7% Recommended by 3 of 42 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| ECR | # 85 | # 120 |
| Best Rank | # 53 | # 65 |
| Worst Rank | # 316 | # 329 |
| ADP | ||
| Composite | # 182 | # 340 |
| Best Rank | # 150 | # 248 |
| Worst Rank | # 202 | # 411 |
| Projections | ||
| Strikeouts | 132 | 133 |
| Wins | 9 | 8 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| ERA | 4.11 | 4.31 |
| WHIP | 1.24 | 1.29 |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | - | - |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Andy Behrens Yahoo! Sports | # 62 | # 102 |
| Scott Pianowski Yahoo! Sports | # 92 | # 96 |
| Pat Fitzmaurice FantasyPros | # 78 | # 102 |
| Scott Engel The Game Day | # 72 | ‐ |
| Jody Smith FullTime Fantasy | # 81 | # 121 |
| Steve Gardner USA Today | # 91 | ‐ |
| Grey Albright Razzball | # 65 | # 136 |
| Josh Shepardson FantasyPros | # 91 | # 93 |
| Jeff Boggis Fantasy Football Empire | # 91 | # 107 |
| Dave McKay The Fantasy Sports Brain | # 87 | # 107 |
| Andrew Gould FantasyPros | # 78 | ‐ |
| Rudy Gamble Razzball | # 316 | # 329 |
| Wayne Bretsky BretskyBall | # 96 | # 123 |
| Jake Ciely The Athletic | # 76 | # 143 |
| Joe Bond Fantasy Six Pack | # 92 | # 120 |
| Adam Ronis Fantasy Alarm | # 81 | ‐ |
| Mario Mergola Sporfolio | # 67 | # 122 |
| Christopher Welsh FantasyPros | # 73 | ‐ |
| Nick Pollack Pitcher List | # 101 | ‐ |
| Mike Maher FantasyPros | # 77 | # 110 |
| Dan Harris FantasyPros | # 83 | # 112 |
| Pierre Camus RotoBaller | # 93 | # 127 |
| Andrew Seifter FantasyPros | # 57 | ‐ |
| Max Freeze Freeze Stats | # 101 | # 114 |
| Bart Wheeler Hail to Fantasy Football | # 56 | ‐ |
| Mick Ciallela Fantrax | # 76 | # 128 |
| Ariel Cohen FanGraphs | # 132 | # 161 |
| Ryan Amore Pitcher List | # 106 | # 182 |
| Todd D Clark The Fantasy Fix | # 78 | # 84 |
| Jordan Eisen Field of Vision Sports | # 119 | # 148 |
| Nate Miller Fantasy Six Pack | # 96 | # 118 |
| Brad Camara RotoBaller | # 53 | # 101 |
| Corbin Young FantasyData | # 209 | # 256 |
| Chris Clegg Fantrax | # 101 | # 125 |
| Scott Youngson Pitcher List | # 91 | # 121 |
| Nicklaus Gaut RotoBaller | # 94 | ‐ |
| Scott Bogman FantasyPros | # 74 | ‐ |
| Travis Argo Fantasy Six Pack | # 90 | # 117 |
| Fred Zinkie Yahoo! Sports | # 98 | # 144 |
| Joe Pisapia FantasyPros | # 93 | # 65 |
| Dalton Del Don Yahoo! Sports | # 104 | # 75 |
| Lucas Spence Pitcher List | ‐ | # 79 |
| Noah Syndergaard SP - LAA | Taijuan Walker SP - NYM | |
| 2021 Stats | ||
| Games Played | 2 | 30 |
| Games Started | 2 | 29 |
| Innings Pitched | 2.2 | 159.0 |
| Wins | 0 | 7 |
| Losses | 1 | 11 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Blown Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Holds | 0 | 0 |
| Hits Allowed | 3 | 133 |
| Earned Runs | 2 | 79 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 1 | 26 |
| Strikeouts | 2 | 146 |
| Walks | 0 | 55 |
| ERA | 9.00 | 4.47 |
| WHIP | 1.50 | 1.18 |
| Noah Syndergaard SP - LAA | Taijuan Walker SP - NYM | |
| 2022 Projections | ||
| Games Played | 25 | 27 |
| Games Started | 26 | 27 |
| Innings Pitched | 144.5 | 145.0 |
| Wins | 9 | 8 |
| Losses | 8 | 9 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Blown Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Holds | 0 | 0 |
| Hits Allowed | 140 | 135 |
| Earned Runs | 66 | 69 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 21 | 24 |
| Strikeouts | 132 | 133 |
| Walks | 39 | 52 |
| ERA | 4.11 | 4.31 |
| WHIP | 1.24 | 1.29 |
| Noah Syndergaard SP - LAA | Taijuan Walker SP - NYM | |
| News | ||
| Noah Syndergaard allowed six runs (four earned) on four hits and two walks in just 2/3 of an inning in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Rangers. Diego Sandoval Tue, May 17th | Taijuan Walker allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. He struck out four and did not factor into the decision. Dan Harris Tue, May 17th | |
| Noah Syndergaard allowed one run on seven hits while striking out seven in 5 1/3 innings of Monday's 11-3 win over the Rays. Diego Sandoval Tue, May 10th | Taijuan Walker tossed seven shutout innings on Thursday against the Nationals, allowing three hits and a walk. He struck out one and earned the win, moving to 1-0. Dan Harris Thu, May 12th | |
| Noah Syndergaard allowed three runs on eight hits while striking out eight in seven innings of Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Red Sox. Diego Sandoval Tue, May 3rd | Taijuan Walker allowed seven runs (six earned) on nine hits and two walks over four innings on Thursday against the Phillies. He struck out two and did not factor into the decision. Dan Harris Thu, May 5th | |
| Angels RHP Noah Syndergaard has been scratched from his scheduled start Friday against the White Sox as reported by MLB.com’s Rhett Bollinger. Luke Monaldo Fri, Apr 29th | Taijuan Walker scattered two hits and two walks over five shutout innings against the Phillies on Saturday. The righty got a no-decision while only recording one strikeout during the 4-1 loss. Brad Richter Sun, May 1st | |
| Los Angeles Angels SP Noah Syndergaard pitched 5 2/3 innings on Saturday, striking out six, walking two, and allowing three hits for two earned runs in the Angels' 5-4 loss to the Orioles. Josh Thiessen Sun, Apr 24th | New York Mets SP Taijuan Walker is currently slated to throw a simulated game in St Louis on Monday, and is then expected to pitch either Friday or Saturday in Philadelphia. Josh Thiessen Mon, Apr 25th | |
| Notes | ||
| Syndergaard has pitched two innings since 2019 after undergoing Tommy John surgery and then having setbacks last season, and he'll get a fresh start with the Angels. Fantasy managers know what he brings to the table when he's at his best. A high-90s fastball, and excellent curveball, changeup, and slider, and the ability to dominate any lineup he faces when he's on. There are obvious injury concerns, but considering his low ADP, he has more upside than any pitcher going around him. Take comfort in the fact that he took a one-year deal in an effort to rebuild his value, and accept the discount on someone who could easily be an SP2 or SP3 if he stays healthy. Dan Harris - FantasyPros | ||
