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
These are the 10 best SP in MLB entering the week:
1. Logan Gilbert, Seattle Mariners
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)
On the season, Gilbert has a 2.63 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 41 strikeouts in 27.1 innings.
2. 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 has become one of the top MLB pitchers, posting a 1.12 WHIP with 42 strikeouts in 27.2 innings.
3. 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 has dominated his first five starts with a 0.99 WHIP and 41 strikeouts.
4. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Los Angeles Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 27: Yoshinobu Yamamoto speaks to the media during an introductory press conference at Dodger Stadium on December 27, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Yamamoto is off to a strong start with a 0.93 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, and 38 strikeouts in 29 innings.
5. MacKenzie Gore, Washington Nationals
JUPITER, FLORIDA – MARCH 07: MacKenzie Gore #1 of the Washington Nationals delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the second inning of the spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on March 07, 2023 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Through five starts, Gore leads MLB with 45 strikeouts.
6. Logan Webb, San Francisco Giants
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 13: Logan Webb #62 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after he struck out Trent Grisham #2 of the San Diego Padres to end the eighth inning at Oracle Park on April 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Webb has a 2.40 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 38 strikeouts through five starts.
7. Garrett Crochet, Boston Red Sox
Mar 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Crochet continues his electric start to the season with a 1.13 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and 35 strikeouts in 32 innings.
8. Freddy Peralta, Milwaukee Brewers
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MAY 11: Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws a pitch during the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field on May 11, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Peralta has made five starts, posting a 1.91 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 33 strikeouts.
9. Chris Bassitt, Toronto Blue Jays
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 10: Chris Bassitt #40 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the first inning at Oracle Park on July 10, 2024 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The underrated Bassitt had made four starts and owns a 0.77 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 31 strikeouts in 23.1 innings. This week, he had a tougher go of it against the Astros.
10. 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 posts a 2.87 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and 30 strikeouts in 31.1 innings.
Honorable Mention: 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)
Green was incredible in his first few starts, but had a horrible outing over the weekend against the Orioles.
