MLB Pitchers Power Rankings Predictions: Where do the top 10 Pitchers stand in Week 22?
Unlike the sluggers in this league, ranking starting MLB pitchers on a weekly basis can be tough. Pitchers must nearly be perfect for at least six innings, and one bad start can be detrimental.
When looking at the past rankings, there are names that many could have predicted to be a top arm, while others are more surprising. Here's a closer look atthe top 10 pitchers and where they could stand in Week 22:
MLB Pitchers Power Rankings Prediction Week 22
#10. Yusei Kikuchi
Yusei Kikuchi has done nothing but shine for the Houston Astros since coming over in the trade with the Toronto Blue Jays. He holds a 2-0 record with a 2.42 ERA over the course of 22.1 innings pitched.
#9. Bailey Ober
Bailey Ober has quietly been leading the Minnesota Twins this season. Across 24 starts, he has a 12-5 record with a 3.54 ERA, standing toe-to-toe with other top MLB arms.
#8. Framber Valdez
Framber Valdez has been on a roll as of late. He has won his last five games and has Houston looking like a true contender coming out of the American League West.
#7. Zack Wheeler
Zack Wheeler has been dominant for the Philadelphia Phillies, especially with Ranger Suarez on the IL. Across 25 starts, he has compiled a 12-6 record with a 2.73 ERA.
#6. Dylan Cease
Dylan Cease has been hard at work this season with the San Diego Padres. While coming off a loss to the New York Mets, he has been a reason San Diego is within striking distance in the NL West.
#5. Corbin Burnes
Corbin Burnes has operated as the Baltimore Orioles ace this season, as expected. Through 26 starts, he has a 12-6 record with a 3.28 ERA with 146 strikeouts.
#4. Paul Skenes
Paul Skenes has been one of the biggest stories across MLB this year. He has done nothing but turn heads in his rookie season, and has a huge future ahead of him.
#3. Chris Sale
Chris Sale has bounced back from a few injury-riddled seasons and has been impressive. He has hit the 140-inning mark, something he has not done since the 2019 season.
Sale is currently the favorite to win the NL Cy Young Award. if he does, it would be a career-first for the hard-throwing lefty.
#2. Blake Snell
Blake Snell is on a tear right now. He had a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds on August 2 and has carried that momentum. This could have been a career-year, had he not signed so late.
#1. Tarik Skubal
Tarik Skubal is the clear favorite to win the AL Cy Young Award. he has been nothing short of spectacular this season for the Detroit Tigers.
He has been a tough at-bat for nearly the whole league this season, which has been a career year. He has started 25 games, putting together a 14-4 record with an MLB-leading 2.49 ERA.