Mar 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
We are four full weeks into the MLB season, and here are the innings pitched leaders in the American League entering Saturday:
1. Luis Severino, Athletics
Apr 7, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher Luis Severino (40) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
The A’s newest SP has 38.2 innings this season.
2. Seth Lugo, Royals
TORONTO, ON – MAY 01: Seth Lugo #67 of the Kansas City Royals delivers a pitch in the first inning during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on May 01, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
The Royals righty has thrown 38 innings this season.
3. Garrett Crochet, 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 thrown 37 innings this season.
4. Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers
Apr 1, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Eovaldi has thrown 36.2 innings this season.
5. Carlos Rodon, 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 lefty has pitched 36 innings this season.
6. Jose Berrios, Blue Jays
Apr 25, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (17) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Berries looked good in his last outing and is up to 34 innings pitched
7. Bryan Woo, Mariners
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 29: Bryan Woo #33 of the Seattle Mariners pitches against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at T-Mobile Park on September 29, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Woo has thrown 32 innings this season.
8. Max Fried, 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
The new Yankees ace has thrown 31.2 innings this season.
9. Kevin Gausman, Blue Jays
ST PETERSBURG, FL – MARCH 31: Kevin Gausman #34 of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch during the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on March 31, 2024 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Gausman has pitched 31.1 innings this season.
10. Hunter Brown, 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)
Brown has become the Astros ace, he has thrown 31 innings this season.
11. Kris Bubic, 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
Bubic is having a breakout season in his 31 innings this season.
12. Cole Ragans, Royals
Mar 27, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (55) pitches during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
