The 2026 MLB season is gearing up for week eleven. Through the first ten weeks, numerous players have gotten off to fast starts. There have been front-runners for All-Star selections, early cases for season-long awards, as well as rookies quickly making a name for themselves in the Majors. Heading into week eleven, here are the top 10 starting pitchers in the league.
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1. Jacob Misiorowski, Milwaukee Brewers
Jacob Misiorowski has jumped into the top spot among MLB starting pitchers. Entering the week, he leads MLB starters in WHIP and is the only starting pitcher with 100 strikeouts. He is the front-runner to start the All-Star game for the National League.
2. Cam Schlittler, New York Yankees
Schlittler’s not slowing down. He’s started the season strong and continues to dominate opposing hitters. He is the current favorite for the American League Cy Young Award.
3. Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates
Skenes continues to give Pittsburgh a chance to win each time he takes the mound. Entering the week, he is third among MLB starting pitchers in WHIP. He’s headed for another NL All-Star selection.
4. Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers
Due to his total innings, Ohtani doesn’t qualify for the lead among MLB starting pitchers. Still, he is the only starting pitcher with an ERA and WHIP below 0.90. He has dominated in all nine of his starts.
5. Christopher Sanchez, Philadelphia Phillies
Sanchez is having the best start of his career. Entering the week, he leads the Phillies in wins, ERA, and strikeouts. He is second among MLB starters in strikeouts.
6. Chris Sale, Atlanta Braves
Sale is dominating opposing hitters. Entering the week, he is fifth in K/9 among MLB starting pitchers. His strong start has helped the Braves take the top spot in the National League East.
7. Chase Burns, Cincinnati Reds
The rookie has been outstanding. Entering the week, he has the sixth-best WHIP among MLB starters. He has become the ace of Cincinnati’s rotation.
8. Davis Martin, Chicago White Sox
Nothing could have predicted Davis Martin’s start to the season. Entering the week, he has ranks seventh in WHIP and has one of the best winning percentages among starting pitchers. He has taken the top spot in Chicago’s starting rotation.
9. Zack Wheeler, Philadelphia Phillies
Like Shohei Ohtani, Wheeler’s total innings don’t qualify him as a statistical leader among MLB starting pitchers. However, Wheeler’s return from last season’s surgery hasn’t seen him skip a beat. Entering the week, he has a WHIP below 0.90.
10. Joe Ryan, Minnesota Twins
Joe Ryan has been dominant in 12 starts. Entering the week, he is fourth in WHIP among MLB starting pitchers. He will be a hot commodity at the trade deadline.
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