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
These are the top 10 SP in MLB with their stats entering the week:
1. Tarik Skubal, 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)
Skubal has a 2.16 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and 105 strikeouts in 83.1 innings.
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
Crochet has a 2.35 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 110 strikeouts in 88 innings.
3. 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)
The offense has provided no run support for the Pirates’ ace who continues to be one of the most dominant pitchers in the league.
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)
Brown’s breakout season has seen him post a 1.82 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 93 strikeouts in 79 innings.
5. 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 has a 0.92 WHIP and 94 strikeouts in 76 innings.
6. 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
The Dodgers’ starter has a 1.00 WHIP with 86 strikeouts in 73.2 innings.
7. Carlos Rodon, New York Yankees
May 10, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) throws a pitch against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
Rodon had a tough inning against the Red Sox on Sunday night, but otherwise has been elite.
8. 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 posted a 1.78 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 77 strikeouts in 13 starts.
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
Bubic continues to shine in the Royals’ rotation, posting a 1.43 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 79 strikeouts in 75.1 innings.
10. Nathan Eovaldi, Texas 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
In 69.1 innings, Eovaldi posts a 1.56 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, and 73 strikeouts.
