Top 10 fantasy baseball starting pitchers heading into the 2022 season

Unfortunately for all fantasy baseball players, the season will be delayed due to the MLB lockout. However, we want you to be prepared for when the season does start.

This list is a ranking of the top 10 starting pitchers you want on your fantasy baseball team.

Let’s start off with a few who just missed the list.

Sandy Alcantara is coming off of the best season of his career in 2021. In 33 starts, he pitched 205.2 innings and allowed just 171 hits, 73 earned runs, 50 walks, and struck out 201 batters. His ERA was 3.19, his FIP was 3.42, his WHIP was 1.08, and his ERA+ was 131. He’s still just 26 years old, and he’ll be a Cy Young contender for years to come.

Aaron Nola might’ve had the most unlucky season in baseball in 2021. He made 32 starts, and in 180.2 innings pitched, he allowed 165 hits, 93 earned runs, 39 walks, and struck out 223 batters for an insane K/BB of almost 6-1. His ERA was 4.63, but his FIP was just 3.37 and his WHIP was just 1.13. Expect Nola to bounce back with a strong performance in 2022.

Jose Berrios is another stud who just missed. In 32 starts in 2021, he pitched 192 innings, allowed just 159 hits, 75 earned runs, 45 walks, and struck out 204 batters. His ERA was 3.52, his FIP was 3.47, his WHIP was 1.06, and his ERA+ was 122. He’s been one of the most consistent starters in The Show for several years, and I think there’s more in the tank for him.

Lucas Giolito is the last one who just missed. The righty made 31 starts in 2021 and pitched 178.2 innings. He allowed 145 hits, 70 earned runs, 52 walks, and struck out 201 batters. His ERA was 3.53, his FIP was 3.79, his WHIP was 1.10, and his ERA+ was 123.

I’d happily take any of those guys on my fantasy baseball team. With that out of the way, let’s dive into the top 10 fantasy baseball starters for 2022.