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MLB: Pitcher Power Rankings

These are the MLB SP and RP Power Rankings after last week:

Starting Pitchers:

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)

1. Logan Gilbert, Seattle Mariners: 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

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

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 has made four starts and owns a 0.77 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 31 strikeouts in 23.1 innings.

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.

Relief Pitchers:

Mar 27, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Robert Suarez (75) reacts after pitching during the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

1. Robert Suarez, San Diego Padres: Suarez is a perfect eight for eight in save opportunities, posting a 0.00 ERA, 0.56 WHIP, and 10 strikeouts.

2. 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

Munoz is seven for seven in save opportunities, with a 0.00 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, and 13 strikeouts.

3. Tanner Scott, Los Angeles Dodgers

Apr 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott (66) earns a save against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Scott has a 2.45 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, seven saves, and 10 strikeouts.

4. 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

A shortened Spring Training hasn’t affected Finnegan as he’s six for six in save chances with a 1.17 ERA and eight strikeouts.

5. Jose Alvarado, Philadelphia Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 03: Jose Alvarado #46 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after striking out Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Miami Marlins to retire the side during the seventh inning in Game One of the Wild Card Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 03, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Alvarado has taken on the closer role in Philadelphia, currently posting a 2.79 ERA, 14 strikeouts, and five saves in five opportunities.

6. Carlos Estevez, Kansas City Royals

Apr 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Carlos Estevez (53) reacts after striking out Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9)in the ninth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images

The Royals’ closer has five saves in six chances with a 1.13 ERA and 1.13 WHIP.

7. Jason Adam, San Diego Padres

Apr 9, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Jason Adam (40) throws a pitch against the Athletics during the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Adam leads MLB with seven holds and posts a 0.87 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 15 strikeouts in 10.1 innings.

8. Lucas Erceg, Kansas City Royals

Apr 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Lucas Erceg (60) pitches during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Erceg has six holds, 1.23 ERA, 0.55 WHIP, and five strikeouts.

9. Cade Smith, Cleveland Guardians

Mar 1, 2025; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Cade Smith (36) throws against the Chicago Cubs in the third inning at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Smith has been electric out of the Cleveland bullpen with six holds, 1.64 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 14 strikeouts in 11 innings.

10. Abner Uribe, Milwaukee Brewers

Apr 6, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe (45) gestures after striking out Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Spencer Steer (not pictured) in the seventh inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Uribe is a bright spot in Milwaukee’s bullpen with six holds, 0.93 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 11 strikeouts in 9.2 innings.

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