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
These are the MLB pitcher rankings (SP and RP) in week 3:
Starting Pitchers:
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
1. Jesus Luzardo, Philadelphia Phillies: Been the Phillies best SP so far, which says a lot when they have Wheeler and Nola, too.
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)
He has been as dominant as anyone so far this season.
3. 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
Has been racking up a ton of K’s over his past 2 outings.
4. 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
Coming off another excellent start.
5. 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
He is pitching like an ace.
6. 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 a rough 1st start to the season, King has been fantastic.
7. 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
He has been a bright spot for the Rays.
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 last week 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
He has been a strikeout machine the past couple of outings.
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. This week was a little tougher, but still, Wheeler is one of the best in the league.
Relief Pitchers:
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
1. Jeff Hoffman, Toronto Blue Jays: Hoffman accumulated three saves last week.
2. Luke Jackson, Texas Rangers
Mar 30, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers relief pitcher Luke Jackson (77) throws during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
He has been steady at the back end of the pen for the Rangers.
3. 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
He looks to be the Red Sox most reliable RP.
4. Camilo Doval, San Francisco Giants
Apr 7, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Camilo Doval (75) throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the eighth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
He looks good after a tough 2024 season.
5. 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
He is one of the nastiest RP in MLB.
6. 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
Signed late, but is a big factor in the Nats pen.
7. A.J. Puk, Arizona Diamondbacks
Apr 4, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher A.J. Puk (33) looks on during the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
One of the most underrated LHRP in baseball.
8. Ryan Pressly, Chicago Cubs
Apr 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Pressly (55) throws the ball against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Has stabilized the Cubs pen and provides a much needed veteran presence.
9. Robert Garcia, Texas Rangers
Apr 4, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers relief pitcher Robert Garcia (62) celebrates after he retires the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
He has been reliable for Texas.
10. Brendon Little, Toronto Blue Jays
Apr 6, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Brendon Little (54) pitches in the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
