With a 1.79 ERA over 85.2 innings, Shohei Ohtani tops MLB pitching leaders as of September 26, 2026. Jacob Misiorowski (Brewers) trails with 1.86 ERA and 247 strikeouts, while Cam Schlittler (Yankees) completes the podium with dominant numbers across 193.2 innings.
Top 10 in ERA
| Pitcher | Team | IP | ERA | K | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | Los Angeles Dodgers | 85.2 | 1.79 | 95 | 0.95 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | Milwaukee Brewers | 169.1 | 1.86 | 247 | 0.80 |
| Cam Schlittler | New York Yankees | 193.2 | 1.95 | 239 | 0.92 |
| Chris Sale | Atlanta Braves | 162.2 | 2.16 | 200 | 0.98 |
| Dylan Cease | Toronto Blue Jays | 169.0 | 2.40 | 239 | 1.10 |
| Logan Henderson | Milwaukee Brewers | 98.1 | 2.47 | 110 | 0.84 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | Los Angeles Dodgers | 185.0 | 2.53 | 182 | 0.87 |
| Parker Messick | Cleveland Guardians | 183.1 | 2.55 | 191 | 1.04 |
| Spencer Miles | Toronto Blue Jays | 94.2 | 2.57 | 91 | 1.08 |
| Drew Rasmussen | Tampa Bay Rays | 172.0 | 2.67 | 174 | 0.91 |
WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched) measures how many baserunners a pitcher allows per inning on average. Misiorowski dominates at 0.80, the circuit’s best.
Strikeout Leaders
Gavin Williams (Guardians) leads with 248 strikeouts, followed by Misiorowski (247) and tied Schlittler and Dylan Cease with 239 each. Cristopher Sánchez (Phillies, Dominican Republic) adds 231 strikeouts in 207 innings, the Dominican’s top producer this season.
Wins Leaders
Cristopher Sánchez leads with 7 wins across 18 starts, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto adds 9 victories in 14 outings. Jacob deGrom (Rangers) accumulates 11 wins, the highest among starters meeting the 70-inning minimum.
Saves Leaders
Cade Smith (Guardians) and Bryan Baker (Rays) tie with 41 saves each. Mason Miller (Padres) trails with 38 saves and a sparkling 1.30 ERA. Among Latino closers, Aroldis Chapman (Red Sox, Cuba) leads with 35 saves and a 1.92 ERA.
Latino Spotlight
Starters
Cristopher Sánchez (Dominican Republic) dominates Latino starters with 231 strikeouts, 2.91 ERA and 7 wins over 207 innings. Eduardo Rodríguez (Venezuela, Diamondbacks) adds 7 wins and 143 strikeouts in 189.2 innings. Walbert Ureña (Dominican Republic, Angels) leads Latino starters with 11 wins.
Closers
Aroldis Chapman (Cuba, Red Sox) leads with 35 saves, followed by Raisel Iglesias (Cuba, Braves) with 34 saves and a 2.59 ERA. Jhoan Duran (Dominican Republic, Phillies) adds 33 saves with the group’s best ERA: 1.85.
FAQ
What is WHIP? It’s the sum of walks and hits allowed, divided by innings pitched. It measures how many baserunners a pitcher allows per inning. A WHIP below 1.00 is excellent.
What’s the minimum to qualify? Starters need 70 innings and 8 starts; closers need 20 innings and 1 save.
Who is the top Latino pitcher in strikeouts? Cristopher Sánchez (Dominican Republic) with 231 strikeouts, the only Latino in the overall top 10 for the category.
