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Fantasy Baseball: 5 Late-Round Starting Pitchers to Target in 2017

Everyone knows who the stud starting pitchers are, but these five hurlers can provide value to your fantasy baseball team late in drafts.

Whether it's due to injury or underperformance, some early-round draft picks for your fantasy baseball team just aren't going to work out.

Pitching is notoriously volatile, so finding quality depth in the middle and late rounds is crucial. Here are five starting pitchers that could pay major dividends despite having an average draft position (ADP) outside the top 200, per NFBC.

James Paxton, Seattle Mariners

Overall ADP: 208th

Starting Pitcher Ranking: 57th

Despite enjoying the best season of his young career in 2016, James Paxton still currently falls outside the top 200.