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MLB: Starting Pitcher Power Rankings

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

Below are the 2025 Week 15 top 10 power rankings for starting pitchers:

1. Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers

Tarik Skubal #29 of the 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)

Skubal has a 2.29 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and 125 strikeouts in 102 innings.

2. 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 has a 1.74 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and 118 strikeouts in 98 innings.

3. Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates

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)

Skenes has a 2.12 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and 110 strikeouts in 106 innings.

4. 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 2.45 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, and 126 strikeouts in 99 innings.

5. 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 2.06 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 135 strikeouts in 109.1 innings.

6. 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 2.86 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and 104 strikeouts in 91.1 innings.

7. 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 1.92 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 104 strikeouts in 108 innings.

8. Jacob deGrom, Texas Rangers

Mar 25, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) delivers a pitch to the Kansas City Royals in the third inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images

deGrom has a 2.08 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 94 strikeouts in 95.1 innings.

9. Carlos Rodon, New York 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

Rodon has a 2.92 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 119 strikeouts in 101.2 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

Webb has a 2.52 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and 120 strikeouts in 107.1 innings.