May 18, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez (59) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
These are your American League leaders in innings pitched heading into the weekend:
1. 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 96.1 innings this season
2. 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 90.2 innings.
3. 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 90.1 innings.
4. 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 90 innings this season and is pitching like an ace.
5. 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 88 innings this season.
6. 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 86.2 innings this season.
7. 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 84.2 innings this season
8. 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 82.2 innings this season
9. 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 82.1 innings this season and has been the Mariners best starter.
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 81.2 innings this season.
11. Davis Martin, White Sox
Jun 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Davis Martin (65) pitches against the Houston Astros in the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
The White Sox righty has thrown 80.2 innings
12. Chris Bassitt, 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 right-hander has thrown 80.1 innings
13. 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 79.2 innings.
