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)

These are the top 10 SP in MLB entering the week:

1. Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers

Tarik Skubal #29 of the 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 owns a 0.84 WHIP and 92 strikeouts in 68.2 innings.

2. Hunter Brown, Houston Astros

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

Brown has a 2.04 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and 71 strikeouts in 61.2 innings.

3. 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)

In 70.2 innings, Wheeler has a 2.42 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 88 strikeouts.

4. 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

Friend has a 1.29 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 67 strikeouts in 70 innings.

5. Nathan Eovaldi, Texas 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

Through 11 starts, Eovaldi has posted a 1.60 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, and 71 strikeouts.

6. 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

Bubic has a 1.45 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 70 strikeouts in 68.1 innings.

7. Garrett Crochet, Boston Red Sox

Apr 2, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) throws during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

In 68.1 innings, Crochet owns a 1.98 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 78 strikeouts.

8. Jacob deGrom, Texas Rangers

Mar 25, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) delivers a pitch to the Kansas City Royals in the third inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images

deGrom has a 0.93 WHIP and 62 strikeouts in 58 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)

The Pirates’ ace has a 2.36 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and 70 strikeouts in 68.2 innings.

10. 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

In 10 starts, Yamamoto has posted a 1.86 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and 68 strikeouts in 58 innings.