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Dustin May or Emerson Hancock

Who Should I Start? - Week 15 • Start New
Dustin May

Dustin May

SPSt. Louis Cardinals STL
Emerson Hancock

Emerson Hancock

SPSeattle Mariners SEA
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting May over Hancock

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Dustin May

Dustin May's dominant stretch makes him an essential fantasy option.

Dustin May is absolutely locked in, highlighted by his recent one-hit complete game shutout and a stellar 3.08 ERA over his last 30 days. He currently slots in as a crucial mid-rotation starter for the second-place Cardinals, who boast a 41-34 record. With no health concerns and his velocity sitting at 99 mph, May is fully secure in his rotation spot.

While our season models expect a 4.21 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP, May's recent 0.79 WHIP over the past month suggests he is significantly outperforming his baseline. This dominant stretch is backed by an improved strikeout-to-walk ratio, proving his command has taken a major step forward. While some regression toward his career 4.36 ERA is possible, he remains a highly productive asset.

May is scheduled for a single start this week on June 26 at home against the Marlins, squaring off against a tough opponent in Max Meyer. Despite facing a strong opposing pitcher, May's incredible current form and elite run-prevention make him an easy active choice. Lock him into your lineups as a confident active option.

Updated 2 days ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Hancock over May

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Emerson Hancock

Veteran Corner Infielder Offers a Bankable Power Floor with Shifting Stat Cast Metrics

Arenado enters his age-35 season as the undisputed anchor at third base for the Cardinals. His everyday role is as secure as anyone's in baseball, locked in near the heart of the St. Louis lineup. While he is past his physical prime, his elite defensive wizardry ensures he will remain on the field nearly every single day, keeping his plate-appearance floor incredibly safe for fantasy managers looking for reliable volume.

Our models project another highly productive season from the veteran, featuring nearly 25 home runs, 85 RBIs, and a solid .265 batting average over roughly 540 at-bats. While his peak 30-plus homer days may be in the rearview mirror, his career trends demonstrate an exceptional ability to put the ball in play and drive in runs. He remains a highly positive asset in both RBI and home run categories, though his lack of foot speed means he will provide zero value in the stolen bases department.

For fantasy drafts, Arenado should be viewed as a high-floor, stabilizing force rather than an explosive upside play. He represents a safe, veteran corner-infield target who will help anchor your team's batting average and run-producing categories without the risk of playing-time variance that plagues younger options.

Updated 2 days ago

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Performance Dustin May
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ERA W-L HLD SV SO WLK WHIP GP
27.000-000213.501
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ERA W-L HLD SV SO WLK WHIP GP
4.911-0001120.822
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Emerson Hancock
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ERA W-L HLD SV SO WLK WHIP GP
8.820-100621.181
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ERA W-L HLD SV SO WLK WHIP GP
10.880-200821.652
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Dustin May
OWN
69%
-3.62 compared to last week
START
36%
-3.95 compared to last week
OWN/START Emerson Hancock
OWN
89%
-7.16 compared to last week
START
49%
-15.43 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Dustin May
66th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Emerson Hancock
56th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Dustin May

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 66th among SP's. Based on his stats from the past 60 days, he is currently ranked 40th.
  • The current leader among SP's is Jacob Misiorowski
  • He is doing much better than most people thought he would. Can he keep this up?
  • Trending Pitching Stats

  • Top 35 in WHIP and is currently ranked 28th with 1.06
  • Top 75 in ERA and is currently ranked 54th with 3.70
  • Top 75 in walks and is currently ranked 70th with 17
  • Top 100 in strikeouts and is currently ranked 83rd with 57
  • Top 100 in innings pitched and is currently ranked 79th with 59.0
  • His average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3.4 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: W: +1, L: +1, WHIP: -0.142, ERA: -0.199, K's: +5, Walks: -10
Breakdown Emerson Hancock

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 56th among SP's. Based on his stats from the past 60 days, he is currently ranked 53rd.
  • The current leader among SP's is Jacob Misiorowski
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Trending Pitching Stats

  • Top 50 in WHIP and is currently ranked 36th with 1.11
  • Top 75 in ERA and is currently ranked 75th with 4.01
  • Top 100 in walks and is currently ranked 90th with 15
  • Top 100 in strikeouts and is currently ranked 96th with 53
  • Top 100 in wins and is currently ranked 89th
  • Top 100 in innings pitched and is currently ranked 88th with 56.1
  • His average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 6.4.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: W: +2, L: +1, WHIP: -0.448, ERA: -1.964, K's: +31, Walks: -5
Next Up Health Check
Injury Dustin May

No Injury Reported

Injury Emerson Hancock

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Dustin May
DateOpponentResult
Jun 22VS ARIAndre PallanteW 3-2
Jun 23VS ARIKevin GinkelL 3-4
Jun 24VS ARIMitch Bratt
Jun 25VS ARIZac Gallen
Jun 26VS MIAMax Meyer
Jun 27VS MIA
Jun 28VS MIATyler Phillips
ERA W-L HLD SV SO WLK WHIP GP
1.761-000511.371
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Matchups Emerson Hancock
DateOpponentResult
Jun 23@PITGeorge KirbyW 2-3
Jun 24@PITBraxton Ashcraft
Jun 25@PITBubba Chandler
Jun 26@CLEJoey Cantillo
Jun 27@CLESlade Cecconi
Jun 28@CLEGavin Williams
ERA W-L HLD SV SO WLK WHIP GP
0.001-000910.171
Season stats based on this weeks opponents
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Dustin May
9.79
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Emerson Hancock
11.12
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Dustin May
YEAR TM APP INN PC K WLK SV W-L ERA WHIP K/9 PTS
2019 LAD 16 38.0 613 33 6 0 2-3 3.55 1.11 7.8 72
2020 LAD 19 64.1 1058 57 22 0 4-1 2.94 1.2 8 153
2021 LAD 5 23.0 368 35 6 0 1-1 2.74 0.96 13.7 69
2022 LAD 6 30.0 474 29 14 0 2-3 4.8 1.2 8.7 53
2023 LAD 9 48.0 736 34 16 0 4-1 2.63 0.94 6.4 121
2025 LAD 25 130.0 2169 123 56 0 7-11 5.05 1.45 8.5 231
2026 STL 15 83.2 1295 77 22 0 5-6 4.3 1.2 8.3 181
ON PACE 31 176 2724 162 46 0 10-12 4.3 1.2 8.3 381
3-YEAR AVG 11 59 968 52 24 0 4-4 4.35 1.3 7.8 117
Career 95 412.1 6713 388 142 0 0-0 4.06 1.24 8.5
Career Emerson Hancock
YEAR TM APP INN PC K WLK SV W-L ERA WHIP K/9 PTS
2023 SEA 3 12.0 194 6 3 0 0-0 4.5 1.33 4.5 16
2024 SEA 12 60.2 1014 39 19 0 4-4 4.75 1.34 5.8 100
2025 SEA 24 94.0 1498 67 36 0 4-5 4.88 1.39 6.4 148
2026 SEA 15 85.0 1323 81 19 0 5-4 3.6 1.02 8.6 203
ON PACE 30 173 2679 164 38 0 10-8 3.6 1.02 8.6 410
3-YEAR AVG 13 55 902 37 19 0 3-3 4.85 1.37 6 88
Career 54 249.1 4029 193 77 0 0-0 4.44 1.26 7
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