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
These are the National League strikeout leaders heading into the weekend:
1. MacKenzie Gore, Nationals
Mar 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore (1) throws a pitch during the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
The Nats breakout star has 129 strikeouts this season to lead the NL.
2. Zack Wheeler, 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
The veteran righty has 126 strikeouts this year.
3. Logan Webb, Giants
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 13: Logan Webb #62 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after he struck out Trent Grisham #2 of the San Diego Padres to end the eighth inning at Oracle Park on April 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Webb has been exceptional this season and has 120 strikeouts.
4. Dylan Cease, Padres
Mar 16, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Cease has always been a strikeout machine, and he has 117 this season.
5. Chris Sale, Braves
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 12: Chris Sale #51 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the bottom of the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on August 12, 2024 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
The reigning NL Cy Young award winner has 114 strikeouts this season.
6. Paul Skenes, 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 young star has 110 strikeouts.
7. Jesus Luzardo, Phillies
Mar 29, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo (44) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Luzardo has been hit hard lately, but he has 104 strikeouts this year.
8. Robbie Ray, Giants
May 13, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray (38) prepares to throw against the Arizona Diamondbacks‘‘ during the fourth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Ray has 104 strikeouts this season.
9. Grant Holmes, Braves
Jun 15, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Grant Holmes (66) pitches against the Colorado Rockies during the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
The Braves righty has 103 strikeouts this year.
10. Christopher Sanchez, Phillies
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JULY 11: Christopher Sanchez #61 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning at Fenway Park on July 11, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
The Phillies lefty has 103 strikeouts this season
11. Sonny Gray, Cardinals
JUPITER, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 27: Sonny Gray #54 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on February 27, 2024 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
The veteran righty has 101 strikeouts this season
12. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, 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 101 strikeouts this season.
13. Nick Pivetta, Padres
Apr 16, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta (27) delivers during the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
The veteran righty has 101 strikeouts this season
12. Merrill Kelly, Diamondbacks
Apr 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
The D-Backs righty has struck out 100 batters this season.
15. Freddy Peralta, Brewers
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MAY 11: Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws a pitch during the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field on May 11, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
The Brewers ace has 98 strikeouts this year.
16. Spencer Schwellenbach, Braves
ATLANTA, GA – MAY 29: Spencer Schwellenbach #56 of the Atlanta Braves stands on the field before throwing the first pitch during his MLB debut against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on May 29, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images)
