Fantasy baseball enthusiasts continue to scour for pitchers who can outperform their average draft positions (ADP). The analysis focuses on starting pitchers with a minimum of 50 innings pitched, using K-BB% as a key metric for assessing their potential. Notable risers include Jack Flaherty, whose K-BB% surged from 12.6% to 24.0% after a successful 2024 season, reflecting his return to form post-injuries. Flaherty’s change in pitch mix—abandoning the cutter for a more effective slider and knuckle curve—has significantly boosted his performance metrics.

Sonny Gray also showed impressive improvement, achieving a K-BB% of 24.4% while garnering the second-most strikeouts in the league. His effective use of the sweeper against left-handed batters played a crucial role. Furthermore, Carlos Rodón made strides in his pitch mix as well, decreasing reliance on his four-seam fastball while enhancing his changeup’s effectiveness, reflecting a positive trend for the 2025 season.