There are a few things to know about the starting pitcher position as we look ahead to 2025. The first is that, though it's important to get to know the player pool ahead of your draft, you also need to constantly remind yourself that attrition is going to be a bigger factor here than at any other position.

There’s no more divisive player in drafts right now than deGrom. Some analysts have him ranked as highly as SP3 or SP4. Others have him off their draft board entirely. And both viewpoints are completely justified for the most talented pitcher of this generation that’s thrown fewer than 200 innings over the past four seasons.

While early-round stars and well-known breakout candidates often dominate draft discussions, it’s the undervalued, lesser-known players who can make the biggest impact at a bargain price. Let's take a look at the top deep sleepers to target on draft day.