The week of July 20–26 delivered dominant performances on the mound. Dylan Cease leads with 19 strikeouts across 15 innings, while Jacob Misiorowski posted 18 K in just 9 frames. We show two rankings because with limited starts, ERA fills with ties at 0.00; strikeouts better reveal who truly dominated.
Top 10 Pitchers by Strikeouts
| Pitcher | Team | IP | ERA | K | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | Toronto Blue Jays | 15.0 | 1.80 | 19 | 0.80 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | Milwaukee Brewers | 9.0 | 1.00 | 18 | 0.67 |
| Drew Rasmussen | Tampa Bay Rays | 12.0 | 1.50 | 14 | 0.83 |
| Kyle Leahy | St. Louis Cardinals | 12.0 | 2.25 | 13 | 0.83 |
| Cristopher Sánchez | Philadelphia Phillies | 11.1 | 3.97 | 13 | 1.41 |
| Parker Messick | Cleveland Guardians | 13.1 | 1.35 | 12 | 0.75 |
| José Soriano | Los Angeles Angels | 12.0 | 1.50 | 12 | 0.92 |
| Bryce Elder | Atlanta Braves | 11.0 | 2.45 | 12 | 1.27 |
| Reynaldo López | Atlanta Braves | 10.0 | 4.50 | 12 | 1.80 |
| Ryan Weathers | New York Yankees | 10.1 | 5.23 | 12 | 1.55 |
Top 5 by ERA
| Pitcher | Team | IP | ERA | K | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Martinez | Tampa Bay Rays | 12.0 | 0.75 | 5 | 0.92 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | Milwaukee Brewers | 9.0 | 1.00 | 18 | 0.67 |
| Parker Messick | Cleveland Guardians | 13.1 | 1.35 | 12 | 0.75 |
| Drew Rasmussen | Tampa Bay Rays | 12.0 | 1.50 | 14 | 0.83 |
| José Soriano | Los Angeles Angels | 12.0 | 1.50 | 12 | 0.92 |
Latin Standouts
Three Dominican pitchers shined in the top 10 strikeout list. Cristopher Sánchez (Phillies) led Latino arms with 13 strikeouts across 11.1 innings and a 3.97 ERA. José Soriano (Angels) blended dominance with control: 12 K, 1.50 ERA, and 0.92 WHIP over 12 innings. Reynaldo López (Braves) also posted 12 strikeouts in 10 frames, though with a higher 4.50 ERA. Ronel Blanco (Astros) and Luinder Avila (Royals) rounded out the Latino contingent with at least 9 innings pitched.
FAQ
Why two rankings? With one or two starts, many pitchers share a 0.00 ERA or very low mark. Strikeouts better distinguish who truly dominated the week.
Who was pitcher of the week? Dylan Cease takes it on volume: 19 strikeouts over 15 innings with a 1.80 ERA. But Jacob Misiorowski deserves special mention—18 K in just 9 innings with a 1.00 ERA and 0.67 WHIP.
How many Latinos made the top 10? Three: Cristopher Sánchez, José Soriano, and Reynaldo López, all from the Dominican Republic. Soriano stands out for combining strikeouts with excellent control.
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Teams mentioned in this article
- Toronto Blue Jays
- Milwaukee Brewers
- Tampa Bay Rays
- St. Louis Cardinals
- Philadelphia Phillies
- Cleveland Guardians
- Atlanta Braves
- Los Angeles Angels
- New York Yankees
- Houston Astros
- Kansas City Royals
