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)
MLB has completed its first five weeks, with big storylines ready to take focus. We are approaching the time of the year when numerous players start to find their groove and top prospects start receiving their calls to the Major Leagues. Below is a breakdown of Week 6’s top 10 shortstops, outfielders, starting pitchers, and relief pitchers.
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)
Gilbert’s domination continues, posting a 2.37 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, and 44 strikeouts in 36.1 innings. Unfortunately, he has hit the IL.
2. Garrett Crochet, Boston Red Sox
Apr 2, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) throws during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
One of the league’s best batting averages against (.182), Crochet continues to baffle hitters, posting a 1.95 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 44 strikeouts in 37 innings.
3. 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’s strong start continues with a 1.06 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 43 strikeouts in 34 innings.
4. Hunter Brown, Houston Astros
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 15: Hunter Brown #58 of the Houston Astros delivers during the twelfth inning against the Seattle Mariners in game three of the American League Division Series at T-Mobile Park on October 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Having the best two-week stretch of his career, Brown has a 1.16 ERA, 0.74 WHIP, and 31 strikeouts in 31 innings.
5. 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)
In his six starts, Webb has a 1.98 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 44 strikeouts in 36.1 innings.
6. Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates
Mar 27, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) celebrates with teammates after leaving the game against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Skenes continues to baffle hitters, owning a 2.39 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and 39 strikeouts in 37.2 innings.
7. 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
In 32.2 innings, Greene posts a 2.76 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and 39 strikeouts.
8. 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
Meyer is quickly becoming Miami’s best starting pitcher, although he did have a tough outing his last time out.
9. 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 dominating in 2024, King continues to produce with a 2.18 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 40 strikeouts in 33 innings.
10. Zack Wheeler, Philadelphia Phillies
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
Wheeler is 5th in K/9 (12.1) with a 1.02 WHIP and 50 strikeouts in 37.1 innings.
