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
These are your American League leaders in innings pitched heading into the weekend:
1. Framber Valdez, 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 thrown 85 innings this season and is pitching like an ace.
2. Tarik Skubal, 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 tossed 83.1 innings.
3. Garrett Crochet, 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 thrown 82 innings this season
4. Max Fried, 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
The new Yankees ace has thrown 81 innings this season.
5. Zack Littell, Rays
May 15, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell (52) pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
The Rays righty has thrown 80.2 innings this season.
6. Carlos Rodon, 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 lefty has pitched 79.2 innings this season
7. Luis Severino, Athletics
Apr 7, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher Luis Severino (40) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Sevy has thrown 77.1 innings.
8. Bryan Woo, Mariners
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 29: Bryan Woo #33 of the Seattle Mariners pitches against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at T-Mobile Park on September 29, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Woo has thrown 76.1 innings this season and has been the Mariners best starter.
9. Jose Berrios, Blue Jays
Apr 25, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (17) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Berrios has thrown 76 innings this season and is coming off one of his best starts of the season.
10. Ryan Pepiot, Rays
Apr 20, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot (44) throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in the fourth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
The Rays righty has thrown 76 innings this season.
11. Kris Bubic, 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 is having a breakout season and has thrown 75.1 innings.
12. Hunter Brown, 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 thrown 73.2 innings this season.
