These are the SP and RP rankings in MLB entering the week:
Starting Pitchers:
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 21: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 21, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Brandon Vallance/Getty Images)
1. Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers: In 90.1 innings, Skubal has a 1.99 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, and 111 strikeouts.
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
The Red Sox ace has a 2.24 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 117 strikeouts in 96.1 innings.
3. Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates
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
Nearly unhittable, Skenes has a 1.78 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, and 97 strikeouts.
4. Hunter Brown, Houston 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
Browns has 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 owns a 0.90 WHIP with 101 strikeouts in 82 innings.
6. 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 a 1.84 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 81 strikeouts.
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
In 84.2 innings, Rodon owns a 0.94 WHIP with 103 strikeouts.
8. Joe Ryan, Minnesota Twins
May 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan (41) delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Guardians in the fourth inning during game one of a doubleheader at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Ryan has a 2.96 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 82 strikeouts in 73 innings.
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 has made 13 starts, owning a 1.92 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 92 strikeouts.
10. 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’ ace has a 2.64 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 90 strikeouts in 78.1 innings.
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 1.78 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, 32 strikeouts, and leads MLB with 21 saves.
2. Josh Hader, Houston Astros
Mar 29, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh Hader (71) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Hader has a 1.55 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, 45 strikeouts, and is perfect in 18 save chances.
3. Andres Munoz, Seattle Mariners
Sep 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (75) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
The Mariners’ closer has a 1.30 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 18 saves, and 36 strikeouts in 27.2 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 owns a 1.82 ERA with 19 saves and 27 strikeouts.
5. Edwin Diaz, New York Mets
May 26, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) reacts after recording a strike out to end the top of the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Diaz has a 0.95 WHIP, 15 saves, and 42 strikeouts in 28.1 innings.
6. Aroldis Chapman, Boston Red Sox
Apr 6, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (44) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the tenth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Chapman has shown no signs of slowing down, posting a 1.55 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 12 saves, and 39 strikeouts in 32 appearances.
7. Will Vest, Detroit Tigers
Apr 23, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest (19) pitches in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Vest has assumed the closer’s role in Detroit, owning a 1.83 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 12 saves, and 36 strikeouts in 34.1 innings.
8. 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 0.84 WHIP, 16 saves, and 35 strikeouts.
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 with a respectable 2.16 ERA.
10. 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
Hoffman has struggled at times, but owns a 1.10 WHIP with 17 saves and 43 strikeouts in 30 innings.
