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 strikeout leaders as of May 29th:
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)
The reigning AL CY young award winner has 92 strikeouts
2. 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
The Yankees hard-throwing lefty has 90 strikeouts
3. Garrett Crochet, Boston 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 89 strikeouts
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)
The Astros ace has 79 strikeouts
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
Eovaldi has 73 strikeouts
6. Jack Flaherty, Tigers
Apr 15, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty (9) delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
The veteran righty has 72 strikeouts.
7. Cole Ragans, Kansas City Royals
Mar 27, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (55) pitches during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
The big lefty has 72 strikeouts
8. 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 72 strikeouts
9. Kris Bubic, Kansas City 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 has 70 strikeouts
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 67 strikeouts
11. WIll Warren, Yankees
Apr 1, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Will Warren (98) pitches in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
The young RHP has 67 k’s for the season.
12. Framber Valdez, Houston 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 64 strikeouts this season.
13. Chris Bassitt, Toronto Blue Jays
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 10: Chris Bassitt #40 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the first inning at Oracle Park on July 10, 2024 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The veteran righty has 63 strikeouts.
14. 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)
