{"playerId":1861,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":125,"percentOwned":100,"playerRaterSEASON":5.9,"playerRater7DAY":6.1,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Kuroda won his fourth straight decision Tuesday, holding the Astros scoreless over seven innings of four-hit ball while issuing four walks and striking out eight.","spin":"He threw 67 pitches in the first three innings, but settled down and retired 14 of the final 15 batters he faced. Owners should be aware that his next start is Tuesday in Coors Field, so Kuroda's numbers could be a bit worse than normal.","date":"Tue Apr 30"},"fullName":"Hiroki Kuroda","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"So much for the move to the American League East, and homer-happy Yankee Stadium, ruining Kuroda's fantasy prospects. The right-hander has enjoyed a five-year U.S. career of incredibly consistent performances; his annual ERAs are 3.73, 3.76, 3.39, 3.07 and 3.32, his FIPs 3.59, 3.58, 3.26, 3.78 and 3.86, and his BABIPs .281, .271, .283, .287 and .281. In other words, you know what to expect, the only variance in Kuroda's fantasy stats the 16 wins he notched in 2012, which were the product of his joining a higher-scoring team. Now 38, Kuroda could be nearing the end of his more productive years as a big leaguer. But without any evidence that it's approaching, why shouldn't you draft him expecting a repeat of his 2012?","seasonId":2013,"date":"Wed Feb 20"},"playerRater30DAY":5.9,"playerRater15DAY":5.5,"positionRank":13}