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Cristopher Sanchez 2025 Player Outlook: High-Floor at Low Cost
1 day agoPhiladelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez surprised many in baseball with his solid rookie season in 2023 (3.44 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 24.2% strikeout rate, and 4% walk rate through 18 starts). Still, many tempered their expectations for a pitcher who lacked the track record and pure stuff to feel confident in the long-term. While Sanchez saw some statistical regression in his 2024 season, he solidified himself among fantasy baseball's most intriguing young pitchers, with a 3.32 ERA, 3.00 FIP, 20.3% strikeout season, 1.24 WHIP, 5.8% walk rate, and elite 58.3% GB% through 31 starts -- giving him a 4.7 fWAR. The Phillies starter should give us more of the same in 2025, with ATC projecting a 3.50 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 20.9% strikeout rate through 29 starts. While he could improve his ranking if he makes more batters miss on his primary pitch (a sinker with 47% usage; 4.5% decrease in CSW% from 2023 to 2024), Sanchez's proven run-prevention skills and wins floor make him a bargain at his 188 ADP.
