MLB: Starting Pitcher Power Rankings

Mar 27, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) celebrates with teammates after leaving the game against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The first two months of the 2025 season are recorded. The All-Star game is more than a month away, and several players have made their case for a spot on their respective league’s All-Star roster. A few players are on the verge of an All-Star selection, with enough time to validate their choices. Below are the power rankings for Week 11’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)

On the season, Skubal has a 2.49 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, and 92 strikeouts in 68.2 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)

Brown continues to dominate and he leads all of MLB in wins.

3. Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates

A strong month has seen Skenes improve his numbers to a 2.15 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, and 77 strikeouts.

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 opposing batters. He currently posts a 0.92 WHIP with 94 strikeouts in 76 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

On his way to the AL All-Star roster, Eovaldi has a 1.56 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, and 73 strikeouts.

6. 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

Leading Los Angeles’ rotation, Yamamoto has been fantastic, despite a tough start Sunday.

7. Carlos Rodon, New York Yankees

May 10, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) throws a pitch against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images

Rodon has a 0.94 WHIP with 90 strikeouts in 72.2 innings.

8. 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

Coming off his worst start of the season Friday, Fried owns a 1.92 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 70 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

Currently on pace for a career year, Bubic has been elite for the Royals.

10. 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 electric southpaw has been a true ace for the Red Sox.