These are the starting pitcher power rankings in MLB heading into the new week.
1. Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal is being interviewed during picture day of spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Fla. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.
Leading MLB starting pitchers in WHIP, Skubal is on pace for a second consecutive season with 200+ strikeouts.
2. Zack Wheeler, Philadelphia Phillies
Mar 4, 2025; Clearwater, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in the second inning during spring training at BayCare Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Wheeler is on pace for 200+ strikeouts in four of the last five seasons. He is hurt now though, which could impact his chances.
3. Garrett Crochet, Boston Red Sox
Feb 28, 2025; Clearwater, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at BayCare Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Crochet is on pace for a second straight 200+ strikeout season.
4. Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates
Sep 28, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Skenes is on pace for a second consecutive season with a sub-2.15 ERA, sub-1.00 WHIP, and 170+ strikeouts.
5. Hunter Brown, Houston Astros
Jul 13, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (58) reacts after giving up a home run to Texas Rangers right fielder Adolis García (53) during the third inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
Brown is on pace for a career year in innings pitched, ERA, WHIP, and strikeouts.
6. Joe Ryan, Minnesota Twins
Jul 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (41) throws to the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Ryan is on pace for a career year in innings pitched, ERA, WHIP, and strikeouts.
7. Jacob deGrom, Texas Rangers
Jul 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) pitches against the Houston Astros in the sixth inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Image
de Grom’s strong season has seen him become the quickest pitcher to reach 1,800 career strikeouts.
8. Nick Pivetta, San Diego Padres
Apr 11, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Chadd Cady-Imagn Images
Pivetta leads Padres starting pitchers in innings pitched, ERA, and WHIP.
9. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale in Phoenix on March 10, 2025.
Yamamoto leads Dodgers starting pitchers in innings pitched, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP.
10. Bryan Woo, Seattle Mariners
Aug 10, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo (22) throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Woo leads Mariners starting pitchers in innings pitched, strikeouts, ERA, and WHIP.
By Louis Friedl 
Angel Atienza-Romero