David Peterson Was My Last (Best) Pick

I am currently in third place in my 12 team fantasy baseball league. I will admit I have been pretty fortunate on a week in and week out basis. I only have the sixth highest point total in the league. Part of that can be blamed on Rafael Devers‘s horrific March and early April. I am strong on bats and subpar in the bullpen. The rotation has been improving as of late but by no means would be considered stellar. There has been one guy on my staff who I feel could evolve into my “ace”. He is also considered the Brock Purdy of my team.

David Peterson is blossoming into one of the league’ best pitchers…..and he was my last pick.

Tonight, he threw his first career complete game against the Washington Nationals. Incidentally, the one New York Mets’ game we went to last season also saw Peterson shut out the Nats over seven innings. Peterson is now 4-2 with a 2.80 ERA over 12 starts. He a posted a 2.90 ERA in 21 starts last season, indicating the 29-year old lefty could possible be heading for the best season of his six year career. My other starting pitchers (for now) are Luis Severino, Cristopher Sanchez, Matthew Boyd, Bailey Ober, Zac Gallen and Tanner Bibee. It’s not a stretch to say that Peterson will be my best pitcher by the end of the 2025 season.

If I am going to win my first championship in this league, my starting pitchers have to step up. There will be roster tinkering as no good can come from standing pat. One thing is for certain. Barring injury, David Peterson will be in my rotation for the remainder of the season.

Author: Tom Lynch

Family is everything to me. Baseball is a close second. What better way to combine my two favorite passions than to write about them! My three children each have a different baseball team, hence the title, "Three Unassisted". I write about not only my thoughts but also the musings of Ryan (Yankees), Caitlyn (Phillies) and Matthew (Mets). I may have grown up a Yankees fan but since family is greater than ball, I also root for the Phillies and Mets. I love talking about my kids. I love talking about baseball. That lethal combination will keep you coming back for more. Happy reading! View all posts by Tom Lynch