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
We are in the final week of April and will be into the first week of May, so I wanted to take a look at which starting pitchers are racking up the wins in the early going:
Brady Singer, Reds
Apr 23, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brady Singer (51) pitches in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Singer has 4 wins this season.
Max Fried, Yankees
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
Fried has 4 wins this season.
Nick Pivetta, Padres
Apr 16, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta (27) delivers during the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Pivetta has 4 wins this season.
Brandon Pfaadt, Diamondbacks
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 30: Brandon Pfaadt #32 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches in the third inning against the Texas Rangers during Game Three of the World Series at Chase Field on October 30, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Pfaadt has 4 wins this season.
Justin Steele, Cubs
Apr 7, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele (35) delivers against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Steele got off to a great start with 3 wins, but will miss the rest of the season with injury.
Robbie Ray, Giants
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 16: Robbie Ray (23) of the San Francisco plays catch during the workout at Scottsdale Stadium on February 16, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images)
Ray has 3 wins this season.
Merrill Kelly, Diamondbacks
Apr 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Kelly has 3 wins this season,
Yoshi Yamamoto, 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 has 3 wins this season.
Tyler Mahle, Rangers
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 06: Tyler Mahle #51 of the Texas Rangers throws a pitch against the Houston Astros in the first inning at Globe Life Field on August 06, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)
Mahle has 3 wins this season.
Jeffrey Springs, Athletics
Mar 28, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Athletics starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (59) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Springs has 3 wins this season.
Kodai Senga, Mets
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 30: Kodai Senga #34 of the New York Mets reacts after striking out Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies to end the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on May 30, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Casey Mize, Tigers
Apr 7, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (12) delivers in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
Mize has 3 wins this season.
Walker Buehler, Red Sox
Apr 21, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler (0) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Buehler has 3 wins this season.
Tylor Megill, Mets
Apr 21, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Tylor Megill (38) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Megill has 3 wins this season.
Griffin Canning, Mets
Mar 17, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Griffin Canning (46) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images
Canning has 3 wins this season.
JP Sears, Athletics
Apr 23, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher JP Sears (38) delivers a pitch against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
Sears has 3 wins this season.
Reese Olson, Tigers
Detroit Tigers pitcher Reese Olson (45) throws against San Diego Padres during the first inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Olson has 3 wins this season.
Logan Webb, 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 3 wins this season.
Bryan Woo, 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 has 3 wins this season.
Shane Baz, 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 has 3 wins this season.
Paul Skenes, 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)
