Apr 27, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown (58) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
These are your American League leaders in innings pitched heading into the weekend:
1. 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
The new Yankees ace has thrown 56.2 innings this season.
2. Seth Lugo, Royals
TORONTO, ON – MAY 01: Seth Lugo #67 of the Kansas City Royals delivers a pitch in the first inning during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on May 01, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
The Royals righty has thrown 56.2 innings this season.
3. Hunter Brown, 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)
The Astros ace has thrown 56.2 innings this season.
4. Garrett Crochet, 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
The Red Sox ace has thrown 56 innings this season.
5. Framber Valdez, Astros
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 26: Framber Valdez #59 of the Houston Astros delivers the pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning in Game One of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Framber has thrown 56 innings this season.
6. Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers
Apr 1, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Eovaldi has thrown 55.2 innings this season.
7. Carlos Rodon, Yankees
Mar 27, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the third inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
The Yankees lefty has pitched 54.2 innings this season.
8. Kris Bubic, 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
The Royals lefty is having a breakout season and has thrown 54.2 innings.
9. Zack Littell, Rays
May 15, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell (52) pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
The Rays righty has thrown 54.1 innings
10. Tarik Skubal, Tigers
DETROIT, MI – AUGUST 13: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Comerica Park on August 13, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
The reigning AL CY Young award winner has tossed 47.2 innings this season.
