Based on the latest projection I've seen, Verlander and Cole both have 1 start remaining this year. I think it's gotta be Cole right now. Unbelievable years by both. Here are the stats that I consider relevant:
WAR (Fangraphs):
Verlander - 6.2
Cole - 7.3
ERA:
Verlander - 2.53
Cole - 2.52
FIP:
Verlander - 3.27
Cole - 2.62
xFIP:
Verlander - 3.24
Cole - 2.49
SIERA:
Verlander - 3.01
Cole - 2.63
WHIP:
Verlander - 0.81
Cole - 0.89
Strikeouts and K/9:
Verlander - 288 (11.94)
Cole - 316 (13.72)
Opponent Batting Avg:
Verlander - .171
Cole - .185
On the NL side, the vote should not even be close - Jacob deGrom in a landslide.
WAR (Fangraphs):
Verlander - 6.2
Cole - 7.3
ERA:
Verlander - 2.53
Cole - 2.52
FIP:
Verlander - 3.27
Cole - 2.62
xFIP:
Verlander - 3.24
Cole - 2.49
SIERA:
Verlander - 3.01
Cole - 2.63
WHIP:
Verlander - 0.81
Cole - 0.89
Strikeouts and K/9:
Verlander - 288 (11.94)
Cole - 316 (13.72)
Opponent Batting Avg:
Verlander - .171
Cole - .185
On the NL side, the vote should not even be close - Jacob deGrom in a landslide.
