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
The 2025 MLB season has finished its third week. Many players are continuing at their torrid pace, while others are starting to come around; however, many are still figuring out how to overcome their early-season struggles. Below are the top 10 power rankings starting pitchers heading into Week 4. Please note, position players qualify for weekly power rankings based on a fixed number of at-bats accumulated the previous week while starting and relief pitchers must have made one start or appearance.
1. 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
Greene has been arguably the most dominant pitcher in MLB so far.
2. Andrew Heaney, Pittsburgh Pirates
Apr 12, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (45) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Last week, Heaney made two starts finishing with 16 strikeouts in 13.0 innings.
3. Max Fried, New York Yankees
TAMPA, FL – MARCH 3: Max Fried #54 of the New York Yankees pitches during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 3, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)
In his only start, Fried surrendered zero runs and struck out 11 batters.
4. 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
Ragans finished last week with a 1.50 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, and 11 strikeouts in 6.0 innings.
5. Drew Rasmussen, Tampa Bay Rays
Apr 12, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (57) throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Rasmussen made two starts and finished with 11 strikeouts, 0.90 ERA, and 0.90 WHIP.
6. 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 went 1-1 in two starts finishing with 13 strikeouts in 12.2 innings.
7. Tyler Anderson, Los Angeles Angels
Apr 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Anderson (31) gives a thumbs up during the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Anderson made two starts last week posting a 1.69 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 11 strikeouts in 11.0 innings.
8. Luis Ortiz, Cleveland Guardians
Apr 6, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis L. Ortiz (45) throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Last week, Oritz made two starts finishing with 13 strikeouts in 11.2 innings.
9. Sean Newcomb, Boston Red Sox
Apr 11, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Sean Newcomb (19) delivers against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Newcomb accumulated 11 strikeouts through two starts and 8.2 innings.
10. Bryan Woo, Seattle Mariners
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 29: Bryan Woo #33 of the Seattle Mariners pitches against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at T-Mobile Park on September 29, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Woo finished his two starts with 13 strikeouts in 13.0 innings.
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