Spring Training's Top Pitchers

And today it's the pitchers' turn.

Chris Young, LV - this was the easiest one. After compiling a 6-0 record with a 1.58 ERa, Young was a no-brainer selection to this list. In 45.2 innings this spring, Young gave up an astounding 22 hits, though the 18 walks is a bit troubling. But at that clip, I guess you can afford to be a little shaky. Young also struck out 32 batters. Young may have been the only decent member of the 2007 Rat Pack rotation, but this year he'll have a little more competition.

Roy Halladay, CAR - Halladay's 3-2 record may seem a little mediocre, but it's not his fault that the Mudcat offense had a weak spring showing. Halladay did all he could - 1.78 ERA, 0.95 WHiP, 27-6 K:BB, .561 OPS against.

Joe Blanton, NJ - Team Buddah traded away their franchise player in order to have a better overall team and two of the top prizes were Oliver Perez and Blanton. While Perez had a solid spring, Blanton was the one that really shone. In five starts, Blanton was 4-1 with a 2.33 ERA. Blanton walked only six batters in 38.2 innings.

Shawn Hill, DC - The Slappers were lucky enough to snag Hill in the second round and the rookie appears to be paying dividends for them. Hill went 3-1 in the pre-season, with a 2.17 ERA and 1.13 WHiP.

Casey Janssen, HBK - Janssen pitched briefly with Vegas last year, but the Cutters feel he could be a strong member of the pen. Janssen amassed a 4-0 record in 13 relief appearances and surrendered only one run in 19.2 innings. Janssen only allowed a .453 OPS and 0.81 WHiP in those games.

J.J. Putz, PHI - Putz was second in the league with 9 saves, but he didn't allow a single run in his 11 appearances. Putz had a ridiculous 0.62 WHiP and allowed only a .363 OPS! It might be rough for Philly's opponents if they're still trailing in the ninth inning.

Ted Lilly, BR - Although outshadowed by teammate Adam Wainwright's better record, Lilly's peripherals show he might have the better year long term. Despite a 2-3 record, Lilly had a 2.04 ERA in five starts, with a 1.08 WHiP, 25 strikeouts and 2 shutouts.

Dan Haren, HIL - Haren was the prize for the Hitmen in the blockbuster A-Rod deal this winter. With a 3-0, 1.99 spring, he looks ready to step into the ace role that the Hitmen really need.

Roy Oswalt, TAM - Oswalt looks to be in midseason form with a solid 3-1, 2.82 pre-season campaign. Oswalt allowed only 9.2 runners per nine innings and .561 OPS.

Matt Herges, VAN - Herges got a ton of work in the preseason - 29 innings in 15 appearances, but he made them count. Herges had a 2.48 ERA and 1.17 WHiP. With Billy Wagner and Manny Corpas resting most of the preseason, Herges also took some of the closing duties, saving four games.