Wainwright vs Josh Johnson

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Thoughts?

[TheRaven]

JJ is the real deal. I would go with him.

[WyldStallyn]

JJ is the real deal. I would go with him.

so is wainwright. he is the safer pick, but will probably go a few rounds before josh

[Pogotheostrich]

I like Wainwright better. Johnson is a good bet for more K's but I think Wainwright's ERA and WHIP will be better.

[TheBull]

Wainy....plays on better team has better overall numbers aside from K's..

[lastingsgriller]

I would say that they are both pretty equal.. similar, right now, similar upside.. Johnsons injury past a a little concern.. not too much. I would say wait for one of them to get picked adn grab the other in the next round..




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[abrage22]

I think johnson could put up all-star type numbers if he can stay healthy, wainwright is the safer pick. I'd just go with wainwright, he'll produce good numbers.

[Snakes Gould]

wainwright fairly easily.

[Curtis Pride]

Hmmmm, Wainwright over Johnson, easy? Really?

Josh Johnson
K/BF: 21.10%
BB/BF: 7.40%
GB Rate: 47.6%

Adam Wainwright
K/BF: 16.73%
BB/BF: 6.25%
GB Rate: 45.9%

Johnson is significantly better. Way way way better in strikeouts, and better in GB rate (which helps keep slugging percentage and especially homers low) while Wainwright is better in walks.

Johnson has significantly more upside than Wainwright.

If I had to pick one pitcher that will most outperform his ADP, it's Johnson. Johnson will be a top 25 starting pitcher. 180-200Ks with 60-70 walks mid-high 3 ERA and a mid 1.2 whip.

[Pogotheostrich]

Johnson is significantly better? Are you basing that off the 87.1 IP Johnson threw last year compared to the 132 IP Wainwright threw in a injured season? Career GB%, HR/9, BAA are basically a wash. Johnson K's more but gives up more walks. If you want the K's take Johnson. If you want the ratios take Wainwright.