by The following 2013 Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Rankings are based on standard 5×5 scoring. Pitching categories include Wins, ERA, WHIP, Ks, and Saves. While the overall ranking is based in large part on the player’s projected performance, we also take into account upside and risk. Although several players are eligible at multiple positions, they are listed at the position that they will likely play the most in 2013. All leagues have different position eligibility requirements so be sure to check your settings before draft day.
2013 Rankings: C | 1B | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP | RP | 
Cheatsheet
| Rank | Tier | Player | Tm | IP | W | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Clayton Kershaw | LA | 227.2 | 14 | 229 | 63 | 2.53 | 1.02 |
| 2 | 1 | Stephen Strasburg | WAS | 159.1 | 15 | 197 | 48 | 3.16 | 1.15 |
| 3 | 1 | Justin Verlander | DET | 238.1 | 17 | 239 | 60 | 2.64 | 1.06 |
| 4 | 2 | David Price | TB | 211 | 20 | 205 | 59 | 2.56 | 1.10 |
| 5 | 2 | Cole Hamels | PHI | 215.1 | 17 | 216 | 52 | 3.05 | 1.12 |
| 6 | 2 | Felix Hernandez | SEA | 232 | 13 | 223 | 56 | 3.06 | 1.14 |
| 7 | 2 | Matt Cain | SF | 219.1 | 16 | 193 | 51 | 2.79 | 1.04 |
| 8 | 2 | Gio Gonzalez | WAS | 199.1 | 21 | 207 | 76 | 2.89 | 1.13 |
| 9 | 2 | Cliff Lee | PHI | 211 | 6 | 207 | 28 | 3.16 | 1.11 |
| 10 | 3 | Jered Weaver | LAA | 188.2 | 20 | 142 | 45 | 2.81 | 1.02 |
| 11 | 3 | Madison Bumgarner | SF | 208.1 | 16 | 191 | 49 | 3.37 | 1.11 |
| 12 | 3 | CC Sabathia | NYY | 200 | 15 | 197 | 44 | 3.38 | 1.14 |
| 13 | 3 | Roy Halladay | PHI | 156.1 | 11 | 132 | 36 | 4.49 | 1.22 |
| 14 | 3 | Kris Medlen | ATL | 138 | 10 | 120 | 23 | 1.57 | 0.91 |
| 15 | 3 | Matt Moore | TB | 177.1 | 11 | 175 | 81 | 3.81 | 1.35 |
| 16 | 4 | Aroldis Chapman | CIN | 71.2 | 5 | 122 | 23 | 1.51 | 0.81 |
| 17 | 4 | Chris Sale | CWS | 192 | 17 | 192 | 51 | 3.05 | 1.14 |
| 18 | 4 | Jordan Zimmermann | WAS | 195.2 | 12 | 153 | 43 | 2.94 | 1.17 |
| 19 | 4 | Zack Greinke | LA | 212.1 | 15 | 200 | 54 | 3.48 | 1.20 |
| 20 | 4 | Yu Darvish | TEX | 191.1 | 16 | 221 | 89 | 3.90 | 1.28 |
| 21 | 4 | James Shields | KC | 227.2 | 15 | 223 | 58 | 3.52 | 1.17 |
| 22 | 5 | Yovani Gallardo | MLW | 204 | 16 | 204 | 81 | 3.66 | 1.30 |
| 23 | 5 | R.A. Dickey | TOR | 233.2 | 20 | 230 | 54 | 2.73 | 1.05 |
| 24 | 5 | Adam Wainwright | STL | 198.2 | 14 | 184 | 52 | 3.94 | 1.25 |
| 25 | 5 | Brett Anderson | OAK | 35 | 4 | 25 | 7 | 2.57 | 1.03 |
| 26 | 5 | Tim Lincecum | SF | 186 | 10 | 190 | 90 | 5.18 | 1.47 |
| 27 | 5 | Johnny Cueto | CIN | 217 | 19 | 170 | 49 | 2.78 | 1.17 |
| 28 | 6 | Max Scherzer | DET | 187.2 | 16 | 231 | 60 | 3.74 | 1.27 |
| 29 | 6 | Jeff Samardzija | CHC | 174.2 | 9 | 180 | 56 | 3.81 | 1.22 |
| 30 | 6 | Jeremy Hellickson | TB | 177 | 10 | 124 | 59 | 3.10 | 1.25 |
| 31 | 6 | Mat Latos | CIN | 209.1 | 14 | 185 | 64 | 3.48 | 1.16 |
| 32 | 6 | Brandon Morrow | TOR | 124.2 | 10 | 108 | 41 | 2.96 | 1.11 |
| 33 | 6 | Josh Johnson | TOR | 191.1 | 8 | 165 | 65 | 3.81 | 1.28 |
| 34 | 7 | Matt Harvey | NYM | 59.1 | 3 | 70 | 26 | 2.73 | 1.15 |
| 35 | 7 | Trevor Bauer | CLE | 16.1 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 6.06 | 1.65 |
| 36 | 7 | Hyun-Jin Ryu | LA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 37 | 7 | Jon Lester | BOS | 205.1 | 9 | 166 | 68 | 4.82 | 1.38 |
| 38 | 7 | C.J. Wilson | LAA | 202.1 | 13 | 173 | 91 | 3.83 | 1.34 |
| 39 | 7 | Jarrod Parker | OAK | 181.1 | 13 | 140 | 63 | 3.47 | 1.26 |
| 40 | 7 | Dan Haren | WAS | 176.2 | 12 | 142 | 38 | 4.33 | 1.29 |
| 41 | 8 | Michael Fiers | MLW | 127.2 | 9 | 135 | 36 | 3.74 | 1.26 |
| 42 | 8 | Wade Davis | KC | 70.1 | 3 | 87 | 29 | 2.43 | 1.09 |
| 43 | 8 | Lance Lynn | STL | 176 | 18 | 180 | 64 | 3.78 | 1.32 |
| 44 | 8 | Jake Peavy | CWS | 219 | 11 | 194 | 49 | 3.37 | 1.10 |
| 45 | 8 | Drew Smyly | DET | 99.1 | 4 | 94 | 33 | 3.99 | 1.27 |
| 46 | 9 | Trevor Cahill | ARZ | 200 | 13 | 156 | 74 | 3.78 | 1.29 |
| 47 | 9 | Brandon McCarthy | ARZ | 111 | 8 | 73 | 24 | 3.24 | 1.25 |
| 48 | 9 | Ryan Vogelsong | SF | 189.2 | 14 | 158 | 62 | 3.37 | 1.23 |
| 49 | 9 | Kyle Lohse | STL | 211 | 16 | 143 | 38 | 2.86 | 1.09 |
| 50 | 9 | Tommy Milone | OAK | 190 | 13 | 137 | 36 | 3.74 | 1.28 |
| 51 | 10 | Jon Niese | NYM | 190.1 | 13 | 155 | 49 | 3.40 | 1.17 |
| 52 | 10 | Hector Santiago | CWS | 70.1 | 4 | 79 | 40 | 3.33 | 1.34 |
| 53 | 10 | Erasmo Ramirez | SEA | 59 | 1 | 48 | 12 | 3.36 | 1.00 |
| 54 | 10 | Andy Pettitte | NYY | 75.1 | 5 | 69 | 21 | 2.87 | 1.14 |
| 55 | 10 | Francisco Liriano | PIT | 156.2 | 6 | 167 | 87 | 5.34 | 1.47 |
| 56 | 10 | Alexi Ogando | TEX | 66 | 2 | 66 | 17 | 3.27 | 1.00 |
