CHICAGO, IL – JULY 20: Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
Week two is in the books. Many players are off to hot starts, while others are picking up the pace after a slow start. Below is a breakdown of the top 10 starting pitchers heading into Week 3.
1. Jesus Luzardo, Philadelphia Phillies
Mar 29, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo (44) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
In last week’s solo start, Luzardo pitched seven innings, surrendering no runs and striking out eight hitters.
2. Eduardo Rodriguez, Arizona Diamondbacks
Apr 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (57) throws a pitch during the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Over the last week, Rodriguez has 17 strikeouts in 10.1 innings.
3. 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
In the past seven days, Meyer has 15 strikeouts and 3.09 ERA in 11.2 innings.
4. Zac Gallen, Arizona Diamondbacks
Apr 2, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (23) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
In last week’s start, Gallen pitched 6.2 innings surrendering no runs and striking out 13 hitters.
5. 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)
Last week, King made one start, surrendering no runs, and striking out 11 batters in five innings.
6. Shane Baz, Tampa Bay Rays
Apr 1, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz (11) throws a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Baz’s solo start saw him go six innings, surrendering no runs and striking out 10 hitters.
7. Matthew Boyd, Chicago Cubs
Apr 5, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) delivers against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Boyd made two starts last week, surrendering no runs and striking out 10 hitters in 11 innings.
8. Spencer Schwellenbach, Atlanta Braves
ATLANTA, GA – MAY 29: Spencer Schwellenbach #56 of the Atlanta Braves stands on the field before throwing the first pitch during his MLB debut against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on May 29, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images)
Schwellenbach’s solo start saw him surrender no runs and striking out 10 in eight innings.
9. Cole Ragans, Kansas City 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
In one start, Ragans pitched five innings, surrendering one earned run and striking out 10 batters.
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)
Last week, Wheeler made one start, surrendering one run and striking out 10 in seven innings.
