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 has a 2.16 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and 105 strikeouts in 83.1 innings.
2. 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
Crochet has a 2.35 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 110 strikeouts in 88 innings.
3. 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 offense has provided no run support for the Pirates’ ace who continues to be one of the most dominant pitchers in the league.
4. 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’s breakout season has seen him post a 1.82 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 93 strikeouts in 79 innings.
5. Zack Wheeler, Philadelphia Phillies
Mar 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Wheeler has a 0.92 WHIP and 94 strikeouts in 76 innings.
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
The Dodgers’ starter has a 1.00 WHIP with 86 strikeouts in 73.2 innings.
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 had a tough inning against the Red Sox on Sunday night, but otherwise has been elite.
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
Fried has posted a 1.78 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 77 strikeouts in 13 starts.
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
Bubic continues to shine in the Royals’ rotation, posting a 1.43 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 79 strikeouts in 75.1 innings.
10. 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
In 69.1 innings, Eovaldi posts a 1.56 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, and 73 strikeouts.
Relief Pitchers:
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
1. Robert Suarez, San Diego Padres: Suarez has a 1.91 ERA, 0.74 WHIP, 20 saves, and 30 strikeouts in 28.1 innings.
2. 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)
The Astros’ closer has a 1.29 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 17 saves, and 43 strikeouts in 28 innings.
3. Andres Munoz, Seattle Mariners
Apr 27, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) and relief pitcher Andres Munoz (75) celebrate after a game against the Miami Marlins at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
Munoz continues to lock down the ninth inning for Seattle with a 1.40 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 17 saves, and 33 strikeouts in 25.2 innings.
4. 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 posts a 1.95 ERA, with 18 saves and 26 strikeouts.
5. 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 owns a 0.95 WHIP, with 14 saves and 40 strikeouts in 26.1 innings.
6. Jeff Hoffman, Toronto Blue Jays
Mar 30, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
The Toronto closer has 15 saves and 42 strikeouts in 28.2 innings.
7. 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 has a 0.83 WHIP, 15 saves, and 33 strikeouts.
8. Jhoan Duran, Minnesota Twins
May 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) celebrates his teams win against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Duran has a 1.23 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, nine saves, and 35 strikeouts in 29.1 innings.
9. 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 18 saves in 21 opportunities.
10. Pete Fairbanks, Tampa Bay Rays
Apr 6, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Peter Fairbanks (29) pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Fairbanks has a 1.73 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 12 saves, and 23 strikeouts.
