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37 Stephen Strasburg, SP

Washington Nationals

Fantasy Stats
Own%Start%
98%93%
Key Stats
IPW-LSVERAKsBB
57.12-502.835518

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Stephen Strasburg is most definitely an ace
by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

This year, the Nationals' Stephen Strasburg is averaging 95.6 miles per hour on his fastball. Last year, he averaged 95.7. This year, Strasburg's ERA is 2.83. Last year, it was 3.16. This year, Strasburg is on pace for 226 1/3 innings. Last year, as we all know, he lasted 159 1/3.

So why is everyone so down on him now?

The only two measurements that don't live up to last year's are win-loss record, which is out of hands, and strikeout rate, which doesn't signify much in and of itself, especially when it's a still-impressive 8.6 per nine innings.

Maybe the first eight-inning outing of his career Thursday will turn the tides back in his favor. If not, I'm happy to buy low on him.

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Stephen Strasburg reached eighth inning for first time
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg is no longer being limited by the organization as an injury risk, and he took advantage of his newfound freedom Thursday against the Padres. For the first time in his major-league career, Strasburg pitched into the eighth inning in picking up his second win of the season.

"Last year," manager Davey Johnson said to CBSSports.com senior baseball columnist Scott Miller, "I cut him short because he was on an innings limit. This year, I'm going to be pushing him."

Strasburg is averaging 6 1/3 innings per start, the first time in his career he has topped the six-inning mark on average. That is an indication of the team's growing trust in their ace.

"Davey has given me a little bit more trust," Strasburg said. "I'm strong enough to go over 100 pitches and be successful, and not lose movement."

Strasburg is still ninth in the National League in strikeouts per nine innings, but he has made a concerted effort to pitch to contact more often, in an attempt to get deeper into games. 

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Stephen Strasburg finally wins his second
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg bounced back from a couple of poor starts Thursday against the Padres, as he threw a season-high eight innings in a win.

After struggling to get through five innings in his previous outing, Strasburg was relatively efficient this time around, needing 117 pitches to finish his eight frames. He limited the Padres to three hits in the game, while walking three batters. He also struck out four batters, nearly matching his season-low. He racked up 13 groundball outs and seven fly ball outs in the game.

Strasburg did not allow an earned run until the sixth inning, however the defense let him down earlier in the game. An unearned run came around to score in the fifth inning, after a throwing error by third baseman Ryan Zimmerman. He allowed just the one earned run in his eight innings of work, and he earned his first win since his first start, 6-4.

Strasburg lowered his ERA to 2.83 on the season, while improving his record to 2-5. He is scheduled to make his next start Tuesday against the Giants. 

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Stephen Strasburg drops fifth straight
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg was dominant early, but faltered after one of Ryan Zimmerman's two errors and suffered his fifth straight loss Saturday afternoon against the Cubs.

Strasburg retired his first 11 batters -- including six by strikeout -- before surrendering a two-run double to opposing starter Edwin Jackson and a two-run single to Anthony Rizzo in the fifth inning. The right-hander permitted four unearned runs and five hits over five innings of work in an 8-2 defeat. He struck out seven and walked two on 95 pitches, 64 for strikes.

"I feel like I'm going out and pitching well. Just not happening on days I pitch right now," Strasburg (1-5) told reporters after his outing. "It's all going to change. It's still early."

Wilson Ramos, who caught Strasburg's game, told reporters that the 24-year-old lost his focus after giving up the two-run double to Edwin Jackson in the fifth.

Strasburg has not won a decision since opening day against the Marlins. He has a 3.10 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP through his first eight starts of the season. He is scheduled to make his next start Thursday at San Diego. He surrendered four runs and seven hits over four innings of work in his lone start against the Padres last season.

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Stephen Strasburg having success with one catcher
by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has been far superior with Wilson Ramos behind the plate, according to the Washington Post

In three games with Ramos this year, Strasburg has a 1.80 ERA. With Kurt Suzuki, Strasburg has a 5.19 ERA. Strasburg seemed to indicate that he would prefer to throw to one catcher, but said this was part of the game. Over his career, Strasburg has thrown to seven different catchers, though Ramos' injury last season was a big reason for that. 

The difference in performance could be nothing more than a sample size blip, and the Nationals aren't prepared to give Strasburg a personal catcher just yet. Pitching coach Steve McCatty said he doesn't think it's a great idea to assign personal catchers. Manager Davey Johnson seemed to indicate he wasn't ready to make changes behind the plate yet. 

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CBSSports.com Player Ranking
Position Current Last Week Rating
Starting Pitchers 49 70 56.71
Situational Stats
SituationIPWLERASVBBSO
vs LHB 23.100 2.7001419
vs RHB 34.000 2.910436
Last 7 Games
  OPP W L SV IP H ER BB Ks
4/13ATL0106.05017
4/19@NYM0106.05226
4/24STL0107.05317
4/29@ATL0006.06248
5/4@PIT0007.05418
5/11CHC0105.05027
5/16@SD1008.03134
Two Week Schedule
MAY /JUNE
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
19
@SD
L4-13
20
@SF
L0-8
21
@SF
10:15 pm
22
@SF
3:45 pm
23
24
Phi
7:05 pm
25
Phi
7:15 pm
26
Phi
1:35 pm
27
Balt
1:05 pm
28
Balt
7:05 pm
29
@Balt
7:05 pm
30
@Balt
7:05 pm
31
@Atl
7:30 pm
1
@Atl
7:15 pm
= probable start
Fantasy Points by Week
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Fantasy Points by Week.   ( Actual    AccuScore Projections)   Note: Points are rounded down.
Pitching Stats
YearTeamWLERAGGSCGSHOSVSVOINNHRERHRHBPBBSO
2010WAS53 2.9112120000 68.0562522501792
2011WAS11 1.50550000 24.0155400224
2012WAS156 3.1628280000 159.1136625615448197
2013WAS25 2.83990000 57.1462718541855
Total 2315 2.9254540000 308.225311910025885368
Batting Stats
YearTeamGABRHHRRBIBBSOSBCSOBPSLGAVG
2010WAS122001010700 .050 .050 .050
2011WAS5610000300 .000 .000 .000
2012WAS28474131731300 .333 .426 .277
2013WAS91712000600 .118 .176 .118
Total 54906161832900 .213 .267 .178
Fielding Stats
YearTeamPosnGGSTCPOAEDPFLD%
2010WASP121284310 .875
2011WASP55303001.000
2012WASP2828281513001.000
2013WASP99954001.000
Total  545448242310 .979
More Pitching Stats
YearTeamIBBGOAOGO/AOSBCSPKBKWPAVGPAMB9SLGRPF
2010WAS06247 1.3821002 .221274 9.7 .3280
2011WAS02225 0.9610000 .17988 6.4 .2020
2012WAS1141127 1.22142105 .230653 10.6 .3590
2013WAS16251 1.2951002 .217236 10.7 .3350
Total 2287250 1.24224109 .2221251 10.1 .3360
Minor League Pitching Stats
YearTeamWLERAGGSCGSHOSVINNHRERHRHBPBBSO
2010AAA-Syracuse Chiefs41 1.0966000 33.0185410738
2010AA-Harrisburg Senators31 1.6455000 22.0139401627
2011AFX-Hagerstown Suns01 10.5033000 6.098711313
2011AFA-Potomac Nationals00 0.0011000 3.02000005
2011AAA-Syracuse Chiefs00 1.8011000 5.02110007
2011AA-Harrisburg Senators10 0.0011000 6.01000104
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Player Info

Height/Weight:
6-4/220
Birthdate:
7/20/1988
Age:
24
Hometown:
San Diego, CA
Bats/Throws:
R/R
Team:
Washington Nationals
College:
San Diego State
MLB Experience:
4
Salary:
$3,900,000
Awards:

2009: Golden Spike

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