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MLB: Pitcher Power Rankings

These are the SP and RP power rankings entering the week:

Starting Pitchers:

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 30: Logan Gilbert #36 of the Seattle Mariners throws a pitch during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at T-Mobile Park on March 30, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

1. Logan Gilbert, Seattle Mariners: On the season, Gilbert has a 2.37 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, and 44 strikeouts.

2. Hunter Greene, Cincinnati Reds

CINCINNATI, OHIO – APRIL 22: Hunter Greene #21 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on April 22, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

In 42.2 innings, Greene has a 2.53 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and 55 strikeouts.

3. Hunter Brown, Houston Astros

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

Brown continues to shine, having a 1.67 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 49 strikeouts in 43 innings.

4. 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

Nearly untouchable, Yamamoto has a 0.90 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 49 strikeouts.

5. Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers

Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers
DETROIT, MI – AUGUST 13: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Comerica Park on August 13, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

In seven starts, Skubal has a 2.21 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 48 strikeouts in 40.2 innings.

6. Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates

Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI – JUNE 11: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on June 11, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Skenes has a 0.91 WHIP and 41 strikeouts.

7. 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 a 2.93 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, and 47 strikeouts in 40 innings.

8. Nathan Eovaldi, Texas Rangers

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

Eovaldi has a 2.11 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, and 46 strikeouts in 42.2 innings.

9. 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 continues to be a great free agent signing, having a 1.01 ERA, 0.94 ERA, and 39 strikeouts.

10. Zack Wheeler, Philadelphia Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 9: Zack Wheeler #45 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the top of the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park on July 9, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Wheeler owns a 1.00 WHIP and 57 strikeouts in 44 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 a 0.60 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, 16 strikeouts, and 13 saves.

2. Andres Munoz, Seattle Mariners

Apr 27, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) and relief pitcher Andres Munoz (75) celebrate after a game against the Miami Marlins at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Yet to surrender a run, Munoz has 12 saves and 20 strikeouts in 16 innings.

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)

Miller has 10 saves and 25 strikeouts in 12.2 innings.

4. 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

Finnegan has locked down the ninth in Washington with 11 saves.

5. Carlos Estevez, Kansas City Royals

Apr 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Carlos Estevez (53) reacts after striking out Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9)in the ninth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images

Estevez has nine saves in 11 opportunities.

6. 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)

Hader has a 1.80 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, eight saves, and 20 strikeouts in 15 innings.

7. Pete Fairbanks, Tampa Bay Rays

Apr 6, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Peter Fairbanks (29) pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Fairbanks has eight saves and 13 strikeouts in 13.1 innings.

8. 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 a 1.10 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, seven saves, and 23 strikeouts in 16.1 innings.

9. Emilio Pagan, Cincinnati Reds

Apr 12, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Emilio Pagan (15) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Pagan has assumed the Cincinnati closer role with eight saves in nine chances.

10. Tanner Scott, Los Angeles Dodgers

Mar 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tanner Scott (66) pitches during the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Scott has a 0.88 WHIP, eight saves, and 15 strikeouts in 16 innings.