{"playerId":2698,"percentChange":0,"averageDraftPosition":66.2,"percentOwned":100,"playerRaterSEASON":6.3,"playerRater7DAY":3.2,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Strasburg allowed four runs over five innings and was the winning pitcher Saturday against the Braves.","spin":"He gave up six hits while walking four and striking out six. Despite allowing a season-high in walks, Strasburg was able to limit the damage and was also fortunate enough to receive plenty of run support. The win brings his record to 5-1 on the season to go accompany a 2.64 ERA, 70 strikeouts, and 17 walks.","date":"Sat May 26"},"fullName":"Stephen Strasburg","seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"On a per-pitch basis, Strasburg's fantasy potential rivals that of any other pitcher in professional baseball. The stats say it all: Among starters with 90-plus innings the past two seasons combined, he ranks first in strikeouts per nine (11.35), WHIP (0.98), FIP -- fielding-independent pitching -- with 1.87 and xFIP -- expected fielding-independent pitching -- with 2.14, third in K's per walk (6.11), and fourth in ERA (2.54) and batting average allowed (.207). Strasburg also has an incredibly deep arsenal of pitches for a 23-year-old: fastball, curveball, changeup, every one of them as polished as any other current big leaguer's. But any questions about the young right-hander are directed at his health and durability: He's only 11 starts -- six in the minors, five in the majors -- removed from Tommy John surgery, and after teammate Jordan Zimmermann logged 161 1/3 frames under similar circumstances a year ago, it's difficult to see Strasburg pitching more than that in 2012. Can Strasburg be a contender for fantasy's top 10 starters facing an innings cap? Maybe, but boy, if not for that obstacle, he might be universally regarded as No. 1.","seasonId":2012,"date":"Fri Feb 10"},"playerRater30DAY":4,"playerRater15DAY":0.2,"positionRank":10}