Factor 12 Leaders: Week 25

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(1) Justin Verlander retains the number one spot following his latest outing (8IP/2ER) against the Kansas City Royals.  The 2011 AL Cy Young leads MLB with 231.33 IP.

(2) Felix Hernandez stays in the second position following another quality performance (6IP/2ER) against the Los Angeles Angels.  “The King” leads MLB with five shutouts.

(3) R.A. Dickey moves up one spot following his latest gem against the Pittsburgh Pirates.  The knuckleball specialist holds a 20-6 record, 2.69 ERA, 1.05 WHIP.

(4) Clayton Kershaw drops one spot this week.  The 2011 NL Cy Young Award winner continues to pitch through a hip injury in quest of the post season.

(5) David Price rounds out the list with a 30.265 F12 Rating.  The left-hander makes his first appearance on the F12 Top 5 this season.

***The Factor12 Top 12 in 2012 through games on September 27th:

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