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)
1. Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers: 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.
Relief Pitchers:
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
1. Andres Munoz, Seattle Mariners: Munoz has pitched 20.1 innings with a 0.74 WHIP, 27 strikeouts, and zero earned runs.
2. Robert Suarez, San Diego Padres
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
Suarez leads MLB with 15 saves, posting a 0.79 WHIP and 21 strikeouts in 19 innings.
3. Mason Miller, Athletics
Apr 25, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher Mason Miller (19) celebrates with catcher Shea Langeliers (23) after defeating the Chicago White Sox at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Miller has 11 saves and 31 strikeouts in 16 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 1.89 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 10 saves, and 27 strikeouts in 19 innings.
5. 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 run away with the closer job, posting a 0.77 WHIP, 11 saves, and 24 strikeouts in 22 innings.
6. 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 1.74 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, nine saves, and 21 strikeouts in 20.2 innings.
7. 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 is 3rd in MLB with 12 saves.
8. Jhoan Duran, Minnesota Twins
May 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) celebrates his teams win against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Duran’s electric arm sports a 0.84 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, eight saves, and 25 strikeouts in 21.1 innings.
9. 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 is tied for 2nd with 14 saves.
10. Luke Weaver, New York Yankees
CLEVELAND, OHIO – APRIL 14: Relief pitcher Luke Weaver #30 of the New York Yankees pitches during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on April 14, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Guardians defeated the Yankees 8-7 in the 10th inning. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Weaver has allowed just one ER this season and has taken over the closers job.
