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)
These are the top 10 SP in MLB entering the week:
1. Tarik Skubal, Detroit 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)
On the season, Skubal has a 2.06 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, and 117 strikeouts in 96 innings.
2. 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
Skenes owns a 1.85 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 106 strikeouts in 102 innings.
3. 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 0.91 WHIP with 118 strikeouts in 93 innings.
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
Brown continues to shine with a 1.88 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, and 109 strikeouts in 91 innings.
5. 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
In 101 innings, Fried has a 2.05 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 97 strikeouts.
6. Garrett Crochet, Boston 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
Crochet has a 1.03 WHIP with an AL-best 125 strikeouts in 102.1 innings.
7. Framber Valdez, Houston Astros
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
Valdez has a 1.13 WHIP with 99 strikeouts in 96 innings.
8. 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 continues to shine with a 0.98 WHIP and 114 strikeouts in 95.2 innings.
9. Jacob deGrom, Texas Rangers
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 13: Jacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers throws a pitch during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 13, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
deGrom has a 2.24 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, and 87 strikeouts in 88.1 innings.
10. Logan Webb, San Francisco Giants
Jun 7, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb (62) throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
In 101.1 innings, Webb has a 1.12 WHIP and 114 strikeouts.
