Fantasy Baseball 2012: Projected Strikeout Leaders

Based on Accuscore's sophisticated, yet usually spot-on statistical evaluations, these 31 starting pitchers will amass 185 or more strikeouts this season:

1. Justin Verlander, Tigers—236
2. Cliff Lee, Phillies—229
3. Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers—227
4. Tim Lincecum, Giants—226
5. Yu Darvish, Rangers—225
6. Brandon Morrow, Blue Jays—223
7. Roy Halladay, Phillies—222
8. Felix Hernandez, Mariners—222
9. Zack Greinke, Brewers—221
10. Chris Sale, White Sox— 215
11. Brandon Beachy, Braves—214
12. Cory Luebke, Padres—209
13. Yovani Gallardo, Brewers—209
14. Jered Weaver, Angels—206
15. CC Sabathia, Yankees—206
16. David Price, Rays—205
17. Jon Lester, Red Sox—201
18. Mat Latos, Reds—200
19. James Shields, Rays—198
20. Cole Hamels, Phillies—198
21. Gio Gonzalez, Nationals—198
22. Matt Garza, Cubs—193
23. Dan Haren, Angels—192
24. Ian Kennedy, Diamondbacks—192
25. Ubaldo Jimenez, Indians—192
26. Dan Bard, Red Sox—191
27. Anibal Sanchez, Marlins—190
28. Ryan Dempster, Cubs—189
29. Bud Norris, Astros—188
30. Edinson Volquez, Padres—188
31. Josh Beckett, Red Sox—187

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