Who Should I Start?
Walker Buehler or Max Scherzer
Experts' Pick | ||
| Walker Buehler SP - LAD  | Max Scherzer SP - WSH  | |
Expert |
75% Recommended by 9 of 12 experts |
25% Recommended by 3 of 12 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| Rest of Season | # 8 | # 9 |
| VBR | ‐ | ‐ |
| Projections | ||
| Strikeouts | 185 | 224 |
| Wins | 12 | 13 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| ERA | 3.23 | 3.48 |
| WHIP | 1.13 | 1.11 |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | - | - |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Chris Meaney FTN | # 9 | # 12 |
| Mike Maher FantasyPros | # 7 | # 10 |
| Dan Harris FantasyPros | # 8 | # 9 |
| Mick Ciallela Fantrax | # 8 | # 9 |
| Ryan Amore Pitcher List | # 4 | # 7 |
| Carmen Maiorano FantasyPros | # 6 | # 11 |
| Brad Camara FantasyPros | # 4 | # 12 |
| Chris Clegg Fantrax | # 8 | # 10 |
| Joe Pisapia FantasyPros | # 10 | # 14 |
| Joe Bond Fantasy Six Pack | # 9 | # 8 |
| Jordan Eisen Field of Vision Sports | # 12 | # 9 |
| Brendan Tuma FantasyPros | # 13 | # 10 |
| Walker Buehler SP - LAD | Max Scherzer SP - WSH | |
| 2021 Stats | ||
| Games Played | 2 | 2 |
| Games Started | 2 | 2 |
| Innings Pitched | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Wins | 1 | 0 |
| Losses | 0 | 1 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Blown Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Holds | 0 | 0 |
| Hits Allowed | 10 | 8 |
| Earned Runs | 2 | 5 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 1 | 4 |
| Strikeouts | 8 | 14 |
| Walks | 0 | 1 |
| ERA | 1.50 | 3.75 |
| WHIP | 0.83 | 0.75 |
| Walker Buehler SP - LAD | Max Scherzer SP - WSH | |
| 2021 Projections | ||
| Games Played | 14204 | 16007 |
| Games Started | 25 | 27 |
| Innings Pitched | 162.0 | 174.7 |
| Wins | 12 | 13 |
| Losses | 6 | 7 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Blown Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Holds | 0 | 0 |
| Hits Allowed | 134 | 142 |
| Earned Runs | 58 | 68 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 20 | 27 |
| Strikeouts | 185 | 224 |
| Walks | 42 | 45 |
| ERA | 3.23 | 3.48 |
| WHIP | 1.13 | 1.11 |
| Walker Buehler SP - LAD | Max Scherzer SP - WSH | |
| News | ||
| 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 | Max Scherzer allowed one earned run, three hits, and one walk with five strikeouts across six innings pitched. He took the loss against the Dodgers since the Nationals didn't score a run. Corbin Young Sun, Apr 11th | |
| 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 | In the Nationals Opening Day game, Max Scherzer went six innings for a no-decision. He gave up four home runs and allowed five hits, four earned runs, and zero walks with nine strikeouts. Corbin Young Tue, Apr 6th | |
| 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 | The Washington Nationals will host the Atlanta Braves in a doubleheader Wednesday. Brad Camara Mon, Apr 5th | |
| The Nationals will play their first game of the season on Tuesday against the Braves. AJ Schullo Sun, Apr 4th | ||
| The Nationals-Braves game scheduled for Monday has been postponed. Brad Camara Sun, Apr 4th | ||
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
| Walker Buehler SP - LAD | Max Scherzer SP - WSH | |||||
| Date | Opp | Opp Pitcher | VBR | Opp | Opp Pitcher | VBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Apr 14th | vs COL | @ STL | ||||
| Thu, Apr 15th | vs COL | vs ARI | ||||
| Fri, Apr 16th | @ SD | vs ARI | ||||
| Sat, Apr 17th | @ SD | vs ARI | ||||
| Sun, Apr 18th | @ SD | vs ARI | ||||
