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11位　ダルビッシュ　　30試合以上先発ならサイヤング賞候補

After missing all of 2015 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, Darvish made an incredible return last season. Over 100 1/3 innings, the right-hander quickly regained his status as one of the game's top strikeout artists (11.8 K/9 rate) while sharpening his control to a previously unseen level (career-best 2.8 BB/9 rate). With the potential to lead baseball in K's if he can eclipse the 30-start mark, the 30-year-old could compete for the American League Cy Young Award in '17.

　2016年成績　　7勝5敗　3.41　100.1回　132三振　1.12 WHIP

　2017年予測　　15勝9敗　3.32　187.0回　232三振　1.16

 

21位　田中　　肘に問題なければ2016年並みの成績

Tanaka arguably enjoyed his best big league season in 2016, demonstrating improved durability (career-high 199 2/3 innings) and posting the third-lowest ERA (3.07) in the American League. Although hitters made more contact against the right-hander than ever before, he minimized the damage with outstanding control and a reduced reliance on his four-seam fastball. While injury concerns persist after he missed time with a forearm strain last September, the 28-year-old should remain incredibly effective when healthy in '17.

　2016年成績　　14勝4敗　3.07　199.2回　165三振　1.08

　2017年予測　　14勝7敗　3.36　185.0回　155三振　1.10

 

34位　前田　　3巡目の相手打線への対応が課題

Maeda adapted well to the Majors after a fantastic career in Japan, recording a 3.48 ERA with a 1.14 WHIP while leading all rookies in innings (175 2/3) a year ago. Featuring a devastating slider as part of his solid five-pitch mix, the righty registered a 9.2 K/9 rate with the fourth-lowest opponents' average exit velocity at 86 mph, according to Statcast (min. 200 balls in play). But in order to take a step forward during his sophomore season, Maeda will likely need to reduce the .886 OPS he permitted when facing a lineup for the third time in '16.

　2016年成績　16勝11敗　3.48　175.2回　179三振　1.14

　2017年予測　13勝11敗　3.70　175.0回　174三振　1.19

 

72位　岩隈　　昨年の成績は陰りあり、35歳でピーク時の勢いを取り戻せるか

After recording a terrific 3.17 ERA and 1.08 WHIP from 2012-15, Iwakuma endured the toughest season of his five-year career when he posted a 4.12 ERA with a 1.33 WHIP in 2016. Combining career-low K/9 (6.6) and ground-ball (40.8 percent) rates with a personal-high 32.6 percent hard-hit rate, the veteran permitted the third-most hits (218) in the Majors. While a ’17 rebound is not out of the question considering his track record, the homer-prone righty (lifetime 1.1 HR/9 rate) may have trouble regaining his peak form as a 35-year-old.

　2016年成績　16勝12敗　4.12　199.0回　147三振　1.33

　2017年予測　12勝11敗　3.85　180.0回　138三振　1.24

 

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75位　上原　　新チームでも抜群のコントロールで中継ぎ役

Dealing with some homer woes last year (1.5 HR/9 rate), Uehara posted his worst ERA (3.45) since becoming a full-time reliever in 2010. But the righty continued to rank among the best in the game at keeping the bases clean, recording a sub-1.00 WHIP for the seventh straight year. With outstanding swing-and-miss skills and sharp control, the 41-year-old should capably handle a setup role after signing with the Cubs in the offseason.

　2016年成績　2勝3敗　3.45　47.0回　63三振　0.96

　2017年予測　2勝3敗　2.93　46.0回　56三振　0.98

 

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