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
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 102.1 innings this season
2. Max Fried, Yankees
TAMPA, FL – MARCH 3: Max Fried #54 of the New York Yankees pitches during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 3, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)
The new Yankees ace has thrown 101 innings this season.
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 96 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 96 innings this season and is pitching like an ace.
5. 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 95.2 innings this season
6. 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 95.2 inning
7. 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 92.2 innings this season.
8. Hunter Brown, 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 thrown 91 innings this season.
9. Yusei Kikuchi, Angels
May 23, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) pitches during the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Kikuchi has thrown 89.2 innings.
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 89.2 innings this season.
11. 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)
