- Zack Wheeler is now the best pitcher in baseball in 2024.
- The Giants have two elite hurlers in Logan Webb and Blake Snell.
The title for best pitcher in baseball is up in the air early in the 2024 MLB season, especially while aces Gerrit Cole (Yankees) and Spencer Strider (Braves) are sidelined due to injury.
This initial list features many top hurlers based on MLB odds, but don’t be surprised if a few different pitchers ultimately surprise this summer.
MLB Pitcher Power Rankings 2024
| RANK | PLAYER | TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zack Wheeler | Philadelphia Phillies |
| 2 | Corbin Burnes | Baltimore Orioles |
| 3 | Freddy Peralta | Milwaukee Brewers |
| 4 | Tarik Skubal | Detroit Tigers |
| 5 | Logan Webb | San Francisco Giants |
| 6 | Zac Gallen | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| 7 | Cole Ragans | Kansas City Royals |
| 8 | Luis Castillo | Seattle Mariners |
| 9 | Dylan Cease | San Diego Padres |
| 10 | Tyler Glasnow | Los Angeles Dodgers |
1. Zack Wheeler
Wheeler is now the NL Cy Young odds favorite after Strider suffered an elbow injury. He’s led the league with a 19.3 fWAR over the past four years.
2. Corbin Burnes
Burnes is now Baltimore’s much-needed ace after being traded from the Brewers.
3. Freddy Peralta
Replacing Burnes at the top of Milwaukee’s rotation, Peralta has established himself as one of the best hurlers to start the 2024 season.
4. Tarik Skubal
The most significant liability in the AL Cy Young odds market has been even better than advertised this year.
5. Logan Webb
Thanks to an MLB-best 216 innings, Webb finished runner-up in the NL Cy Young voting last year.
6. Zac Gallen
Gallen secured his first All-Star nod last year and now leads a team looking to defend its NL pennant.
7. 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.
8. Luis Castillo
The Mariners have the best rotation in the American League, with Castillo leading the way for a team with plenty of upside.
9. Dylan Cease
The Padres traded for Cease right before the season, and he’s been the team’s best pitcher through one month.
10. Tyler Glasnow
Glasnow is now with the Dodgers after five seasons with the Rays. He’s made the most of his first few starts with his new team.
YRFI Odds at BetMGM
Betting on NRFI odds and YRFI odds is a great way to experience the first inning of a baseball game.
NRFI means “no runs in the first inning,” while YRFI means “yes runs in the first inning.” When you place an NRFI bet, you’re betting on both teams to combine for zero runs in the first inning of that game. Alternatively, when you place a YRFI bet you’re betting on both teams to combine for at least one run in the first inning.
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