- Zack Wheeler is now the best pitcher in baseball in 2024.
- Corbin Burnes has impressed in his first season with the Orioles.
The title for best pitcher in baseball is up in the air during the 2024 MLB season, especially while aces Gerrit Cole (Yankees) and Spencer Strider (Braves) are sidelined due to injury.
This list features many top hurlers based on MLB odds, but a few different pitchers might ultimately surprise this summer.
MLB Pitcher Power Rankings 2024
| RANK | PLAYER | TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zack Wheeler | Philadelphia Phillies |
| 2 | Tarik Skubal | Detroit Tigers |
| 3 | Corbin Burnes | Baltimore Orioles |
| 4 | Tyler Glasnow | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| 5 | Cole Ragans | Kansas City Royals |
| 6 | Ranger Suárez | Philadelphia Phillies |
| 7 | Chris Sale | Atlanta Braves |
| 8 | Shōta Imanaga | Chicago Cubs |
| 9 | Luis Castillo | Seattle Mariners |
| 10 | Tanner Houck | Boston Red Sox |
1. Zack Wheeler
Wheeler has been the NL Cy Young odds favorite since Strider’s season-ending injury. He’s led the league with a 19.3 fWAR over the past four years.
2. Tarik Skubal
The most significant liability in the AL Cy Young odds market has been even better than advertised this year. He’s the betting favorite to win the award.
3. Corbin Burnes
Burnes is now Baltimore’s much-needed ace after being traded from the Brewers. His most important outings will come in October.
4. Tyler Glasnow
Glasnow is now with the Dodgers after five seasons with the Rays. He’s made an excellent impression with his new team.
5. Cole Ragans
Ragans has been one of the more exciting pitchers in the league since being traded from the Rangers to the Royals at last year’s deadline.
6. Ranger Suárez
The Phillies’ pitcher has been one of the biggest risers in the NL Cy Young race after opening with a 150/1 price tag.
7. Chris Sale
After Strider suffered a season-ending injury, 35-year-old Chris Sale has steadied the Atlanta Braves rotation.
8. Shōta Imanaga
The NL Rookie of the Year odds favorite has been one of the most impressive hurlers this year.
9. Luis Castillo
The Mariners have the best rotation in the American League, with Castillo leading the way for a team with plenty of upside.
10. Tanner Houck
Houck paces all pitchers in WAR thus far, leading the way for a surprisingly-reliable Red Sox rotation.
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