These are the top SP and RP rankings entering the week:
Starting Pitchers:
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 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
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.
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 a 0.00 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, 17 saves, and 28 strikeouts in 22.2 innings.
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 has a 0.90 WHIP, 16 saves, and 22 strikeouts in 21 innings.
3. 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 1.57 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, 13 saves, and 32 strikeouts in 23 innings.
4. 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 owns a 0.88 WHIP and 13 saves in 15 chances.
5. 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 2.05 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 14 saves.
6. 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 15 saves in 18 chances.
7. Edwin Diaz, New York Mets
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 18: Edwin Díaz #39 of the New York Mets pitches during a game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on May 18, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
Diaz has a 0.98 WHIP, 11 saves, and 30 strikeouts in 21.1 innings.
8. 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 0.97 WHIP, 10 saves, and 25 strikeouts in 23.2 innings.
9. 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 only allowed two ER all year and has taken over the closer’s job in New York.
10. 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 leads all closers with 35 strikeouts.
