Who Should I Start?
Lucas Giolito or Walker Buehler
Experts' Pick | ||
| Lucas Giolito SP - CWS  | Walker Buehler SP - LAD  | |
Expert |
82% Recommended by 9 of 11 experts |
18% Recommended by 2 of 11 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| Rest of Season | # 5 | # 8 |
| VBR | # 37 | # 82 |
| Projections | ||
| Strikeouts | 213 | 187 |
| Wins | 13 | 13 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| ERA | 3.72 | 3.23 |
| WHIP | 1.19 | 1.13 |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | - | - |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Chris Meaney FTN | # 4 | # 9 |
| Mike Maher FantasyPros | # 4 | # 7 |
| Dan Harris FantasyPros | # 6 | # 8 |
| Mick Ciallela Fantrax | # 6 | # 8 |
| Brendan Tuma FantasyPros | # 5 | # 9 |
| Carmen Maiorano FantasyPros | # 4 | # 6 |
| Jordan Eisen Field of Vision Sports | # 4 | # 12 |
| Chris Clegg Fantrax | # 7 | # 8 |
| Joe Pisapia FantasyPros | # 5 | # 10 |
| Ryan Amore Pitcher List | # 6 | # 4 |
| Brad Camara FantasyPros | # 7 | # 4 |
| Lucas Giolito SP - CWS | Walker Buehler SP - LAD | |
| 2021 Stats | ||
| Games Played | 2 | 2 |
| Games Started | 2 | 2 |
| Innings Pitched | 11.2 | 12.0 |
| Wins | 1 | 1 |
| Losses | 0 | 0 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Blown Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Holds | 0 | 0 |
| Hits Allowed | 6 | 10 |
| Earned Runs | 5 | 2 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 1 | 1 |
| Strikeouts | 18 | 8 |
| Walks | 3 | 0 |
| ERA | 4.22 | 1.50 |
| WHIP | 0.84 | 0.83 |
| Lucas Giolito SP - CWS | Walker Buehler SP - LAD | |
| 2021 Projections | ||
| Games Played | 15229 | 14410 |
| Games Started | 26 | 25 |
| Innings Pitched | 170.8 | 164.3 |
| Wins | 13 | 13 |
| Losses | 7 | 6 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Blown Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Holds | 0 | 0 |
| Hits Allowed | 137 | 136 |
| Earned Runs | 71 | 59 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 24 | 20 |
| Strikeouts | 213 | 187 |
| Walks | 60 | 43 |
| ERA | 3.72 | 3.23 |
| WHIP | 1.19 | 1.13 |
| Lucas Giolito SP - CWS | Walker Buehler SP - LAD | |
| News | ||
| Lucas Giolito (1-0) allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out 10 across five 1/3 innings during Tuesday’s 10-4 win over the Mariners. He picked up his first win of the season. Brad Camara Wed, Apr 7th | RHP Walker Buehler picked up his first win of the year on Friday, allowing six hits and no runs with four strikeouts over six innings in the Dodgers 1-0 win over the Nationals. Jon Mathisen Fri, Apr 9th | |
| Lucas Giolito allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out eight over five 1/3 innings in Thursday's loss to the Angels. Brad Camara Fri, Apr 2nd | Walker Buehler took a no-decision on Saturday when he allowed two runs on four hits with four strikeouts over six innings in the Dodgers 6-5 win over the Rockies. Jon Mathisen Sun, Apr 4th | |
| Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito will start Opening Day vs. the Los Angeles of Anaheim on April 1. Jon Mathisen Mon, Mar 15th | Walker Buehler avoided arbitration by signing a 2-year, $8 million deal with the Dodgers. The deal includes a $2 million signing bonus, and includes several $500K contract escalators based on games started and Cy Young Award finishes. Carmen Maiorano - Carm's Clubhouse Thu, Feb 11th | |
| Lucas Giolito avoids arbitration with the Chicago White Sox, agreeing to a deal worth $4.15 million for the 2021 season. Ryan Evans - Baseballogy Fri, Jan 15th | ||
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
| Lucas Giolito SP - CWS | Walker Buehler SP - LAD | |||||
| Date | Opp | Opp Pitcher | VBR | Opp | Opp Pitcher | VBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Apr 13th | vs CLE | vs COL | ||||
| Wed, Apr 14th | vs CLE | vs COL | ||||
| Thu, Apr 15th | vs CLE | vs COL | ||||
| Fri, Apr 16th | @ BOS | @ SD | ||||
| Sat, Apr 17th | @ BOS | @ SD | ||||
