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 2025 season is heating up, with many players stating their case on their respective league’s All-Star rosters. Below is a breakdown of Week 9’s top 10 starting pitchers:
1. Tarik Skubal, Detroit 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)
Skubal has made nine starts, posting a 2.67 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 71 strikeouts in 54 innings.
2. 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)
Houston’s ace has a 1.43 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, and 67 strikeouts in 56.2 innings.
3. 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)
On the IL with a groin injury, Greene has a 2.36 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, and 61 strikeouts in 45.2 innings (8 GS).
4. 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 continues to dominate, posting a 2.67 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and 80 strikeouts in 64 innings.
5. 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
The Rangers’ starting pitcher has a 1.61 ERA, league-leading 0.77 WHIP, and 65 strikeouts in 61.1 innings.
6. 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
Ryan has dominated over the last two weeks, bringing his season totals to a 2.42 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, and 63 strikeouts in 52 innings.
7. 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 continues to lead Los Angeles’s rotation with a 2.12 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 59 strikeouts in 51 innings.
8. Max Fried, New York Yankees
TAMPA, FL – MARCH 3: Max Fried #54 of the New York Yankees pitches during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 3, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)
Fried owns a perfect record (6-0), posting a 1.11 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 52 strikeouts in 56.2 innings.
9. Jacob deGrom, Texas Rangers
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 13: Jacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers throws a pitch during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 13, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
de Grom’s nine starts match his total from 2023-2024, and he owns a 2.29 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 53 strikeouts in 51 innings.
10. 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 owns a 0.99 WHIP with 72 strikeouts in 59.2 innings.
