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MLB: Pitcher Power Rankings

These are the SP and RP power rankings heading into the week:

Starting Pitchers:

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)

1. Hunter Greene, Cincinnati Reds: Greene has a 2.36 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, and 61 strikeouts in 45.2 innings

2. Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 21: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 21, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Brandon Vallance/Getty Images)

Skubal has a 2.08 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 60 strikeouts in 47.2 innings.

3. 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)

Brown has a 1.48 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, and 58 strikeouts in 48.2 innings.

4. Nathan Eovaldi, Texas Rangers

Mar 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Eovaldi has a 1.78 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and 60 strikeouts in 55.2 innings.

5. Joe Ryan, Minnesota Twins

Apr 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan (41) throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Minnesota has been as hot as any starter with a 0.83 WHIP and 54 strikeouts in 46 innings.

6. 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 a 0.94 WHIP and 66 strikeouts in 51 innings.

7. Carlos Rodon, New York 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

Rodon has 67 strikeouts in 54.2 innings.

8. 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 has a 1.80 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 53 strikeouts in 45 innings.

9. Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates

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)

Skeens has a 0.95 WHIP and 47 strikeouts in 48.2 innings.

10. Max Fried, New York 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 a 1.05 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and 47 strikeouts in 51.2 innings.

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 has a 0.51 ERA, 0.57 WHIP, 18 strikeouts, and 15 saves.

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

Yet to surrender a run, Munoz has 13 saves and 25 strikeouts in 18 innings.

3. Mason Miller, Athletics

OAKLAND, CA – APRIL 17: Mason Miller #19 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at the Oakland Coliseum on April 17, 2024 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Cardinals 6-3. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Miller has 11 saves and 30 strikeouts in 15.1 innings.

4. Josh Hader, Houston Astros

HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 18: Josh Hader #71 of the Houston Astros reacts to the win over Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park on August 18, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Maria Lysaker/Getty Images)

Hader has a 1.59 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, nine saves, and 25 strikeouts in 17 innings.

5. Tanner Scott, Los Angeles Dodgers

Mar 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tanner Scott (66) pitches during the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Scott has a 1.93 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, nine saves, and 19 strikeouts in 18.2 innings.

6. Jeff Hoffman, Toronto Blue Jays

Mar 30, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Hoffman has a 0.95 WHIP, nine saves, and 30 strikeouts in 19 innings.

7. 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

Finnegan has 12 saves on the season.

8. 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

Estevez has a 1.17 WHIP and 11 saves.

9. Emilio Pagan, Cincinnati Reds

Apr 12, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Emilio Pagan (15) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Pagan has a 0.71 WHIP and nine saves.

10. Pete Fairbanks, Tampa Bay Rays

Apr 6, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Peter Fairbanks (29) pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Fairbanks has a 1.65 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and eight saves.