These are the best SP and RP in MLB entering the week:
Starting Pitchers:
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
1. Max Fried, New York Yankees: Fried has taken the role of Yankees ace and run with it. He is 6-0 on the season, with a 1.01 ERA and seemingly gets better every time he takes the mound.
2. Garrett Crochet, Boston Red Sox
Apr 2, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) throws during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
One of the league’s best batting averages against (.182), Crochet continues to baffle hitters, posting a 1.95 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 44 strikeouts in 37 innings.
3. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Los Angeles Dodgers
Apr 18, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Yamamoto’s strong start continues with a 1.06 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 43 strikeouts in 34 innings.
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)
Having the best two-week stretch of his career, Brown has a 1.16 ERA, 0.74 WHIP, and 31 strikeouts in 31 innings.
5. Logan Webb, San Francisco Giants
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 13: Logan Webb #62 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after he struck out Trent Grisham #2 of the San Diego Padres to end the eighth inning at Oracle Park on April 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
In his six starts, Webb has a 1.98 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 44 strikeouts in 36.1 innings.
6. Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates
Mar 27, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) celebrates with teammates after leaving the game against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Skenes continues to baffle hitters, owning a 2.39 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and 39 strikeouts in 37.2 innings.
7. Hunter Greene, Cincinnati Reds
Apr 7, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) throws against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
In 32.2 innings, Greene posts a 2.76 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and 39 strikeouts.
8. Max Meyer, Miami Marlins
Apr 4, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Max Meyer (23) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Meyer is quickly becoming Miami’s best starting pitcher, although he did have a tough outing his last time out.
9. Michael King, San Diego Padres
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 01: Michael King #34 of the San Diego Padres throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning in Game One of the Wild Card Series at Petco Park on October 01, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
After dominating in 2024, King continues to produce with a 2.18 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 40 strikeouts in 33 innings.
10. Zack Wheeler, Philadelphia Phillies
Mar 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Wheeler is 5th in K/9 (12.1) with a 1.02 WHIP and 50 strikeouts in 37.1 innings.
Relief Pitchers:
Mar 27, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Robert Suarez (75) reacts after pitching during the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
1. Robert Suarez, San Diego Padres: Suarez has yet to surrender a run in 11 innings, posting a 0.00 ERA, 0.45 WHIP, league-leading 10 saves, and 13 strikeouts.
2. Andres Munoz, Seattle Mariners
Sep 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (75) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
The Seattle closer has pitched 13 innings, allowing zero runs, owning a 0.00 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, nine saves, and 17 strikeouts.
3. Mason Miller, Athletics
OAKLAND, CA – APRIL 17: Mason Miller #19 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at the Oakland Coliseum on April 17, 2024 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Cardinals 6-3. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)
Arguably the most electric arm of all closers, Miller has a 2.00 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, eight saves, and 18 strikeouts in nine innings. Mason Miller leads all relievers with an 18.00 K/9.
4. Josh Hader, Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 18: Josh Hader #71 of the Houston Astros reacts to the win over Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park on August 18, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Maria Lysaker/Getty Images)
Off to another dominating season, Hader is seven for seven in save opportunities with a 0.69 ERA, 0.69 WHIP, and 17 strikeouts in 13 innings.
5. Kenley Jansen, Los Angeles Angels
Mar 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) after the game against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
One of the three closers not to allow a run, Jansen has a 0.88 WHIP, six saves, and eight strikeouts in eight innings.
6. Jeff Hoffman, Toronto Blue Jays
Mar 30, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Hoffman has locked down the closer role for Toronto with a 1.35 ERA, 0.68 WHIP, six saves, and 19 strikeouts in 13.1 innings.
7. Kyle Finnegan, Washington Nationals
Apr 6, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Kyle Finnegan (67) throws the ball during the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
Second in MLB with nine saves, Finnegan posts a 1.64 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 11 innings.
8. Aroldis Chapman, Boston Red Sox
Apr 4, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (44) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
Showing no signs of slowing down in his 16th season, Chapman owns a 1.93 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, four saves, and 14 strikeouts in 9.1 innings.
9. Jason Adam, San Diego Padres
Apr 9, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Jason Adam (40) throws a pitch against the Athletics during the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
The top setup man has dominated out of the bullpen, registering a 0.69 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, nine holds, and 17 strikeouts in 13 innings.
10. Lucas Erceg, Kansas City Royals
Apr 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Lucas Erceg (60) pitches during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
Erceg has been Kansas City’s most reliable bullpen arm with a 0.87 ERA, 0.39 WHIP, one save, eight holds, and seven strikeouts in 10.1 innings.
