Apr 27, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown (58) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
These are the American League strikeout leaders heading into the All-Star break:
1. Garrett Crochet, Boston Red Sox
Mar 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
The Red Sox ace has 160 strikeouts
2. Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 21: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 21, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Brandon Vallance/Getty Images)
The reigning AL CY young award winner has 153 strikeouts
3. Carlos Rodon, New York Yankees
Mar 27, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the third inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
The Yankees hard-throwing lefty has 135 strikeouts
4. Hunter Brown, Houston Astros
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 15: Hunter Brown #58 of the Houston Astros delivers during the twelfth inning against the Seattle Mariners in game three of the American League Division Series at T-Mobile Park on October 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
The Astros ace has 129 strikeouts
5. Framber Valdez, Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 26: Framber Valdez #59 of the Houston Astros delivers the pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning in Game One of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Framber has 125 strikeouts this season.
6. Joe Ryan, Minnesota Twins
Apr 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan (41) throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Ryan has 121 strikeouts
7. Jack Flaherty, Tigers
Apr 15, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty (9) delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
The veteran righty has 117 strikeouts
8. Yusei Kikuchi, Los Angeles Angels
May 23, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) pitches during the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
The veteran lefty has 115 Ks this year
9. Kris Bubic, Kansas City Royals
Apr 11, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic (50) delivers a pitch in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
The new Royals lefty has 113 strikeouts
10. Max Fried, New York Yankees
Apr 9, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried (54) pitches in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Fried has 111 strikeouts
11. Jacob deGrom, Texas Rangers
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 13: Jacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers throws a pitch during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 13, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
The Rangers verteran righty has struck out 113 batters this season.
12. Will Warren, New York Yankees
Apr 1, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Will Warren (98) pitches in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
