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Today, the VEB Community Projections for Luke Weaver are released.
Weaver dazzled at Triple-A Memphis last year, going 10-2 with a 2.55 ERA across 15 starts for the Redbirds. This eventually led to Weaver getting a big-league rotation gig, and he did not disappoint.
In 13 games (10 starts) for St. Louis in 2017, Weaver was 7-2 with a 3.88 ERA and 3.17 FIP over 60 1⁄3 innings. While limiting opponents to a .254 batting average with seven homers, Weaver maintained 10.79 K/9 and 2.54 BB/9 rates.
Weaver seems poised to be an integral part of the Cardinals’ rotation for the 2018 season. Entering his age 24 season, the 2014 first-rounder Weaver will begin the year in the Majors for the first time.
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The projections, including ZiPS and Steamer, as well:
Projections
| Luke Weaver | Starts | Innings Pitched | K/9 | BB/9 | Saves | ERA | FIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Weaver | Starts | Innings Pitched | K/9 | BB/9 | Saves | ERA | FIP | WAR |
| VEB | 27 | 174 | 9.2 | 3.84 | 0 | 3.43 | 3.12 | 3.2 |
| ZiPS | 26 | 133.2 | 8.15 | 2.29 | 0 | 3.77 | 3.73 | 2.6 |
| Steamer | 26 | 145 | 8.98 | 2.64 | 0 | 3.82 | 3.85 | 2.6 |
Thank you to all participants!