Weekly Pitcher Rankings: Tick Tock

Weekly Pitcher Rankings: Tick Tock

This article is part of our Weekly Pitcher Rankings series.

It was an interesting week with respect to how the pitch clock is influencing game play. Keep in mind, based on last season in the minors, many expected about a two-month timetable for pitchers to get accustomed to the timer.

The first story was some compelling evidence how the pitch clock has negatively affected Alek Manoah. In short, the hypothesis is he needs more time to recover in between deliveries, and he still hasn't fully adjusted. This begs the question, does the same hold true for other hurlers, but just not to the same extent? The narrative may be this pertains to burlier pitchers, though it's just circumstantial.

The other intriguing report came out of Philadelphia as more infractions have occurred in Citizens Bank Park than any other venue. Despite rotating (and not dedicated) crews handling the on/off aspect of the pitch clock, there is evidence of a fast trigger in Philadelphia.

Expect some more reports involving the pitch clock to emanate. Also, the whole thing is a work in progress, with the various times possibly subject to change.

As for the rankings, as always, the schedule was pulled from the best Probable Pitchers page in the business, so please direct rotation questions over there. I'll handle all rankings queries below.

UPDATED: Sunday June 12, 12:05 AM ET

Week of June 12 - 18

Mixed

RankPitcherTMOPPCommentsMIX12MIX15
1Spencer StriderATL@DET, COLIn a bit of a rut, good spot to recover 

It was an interesting week with respect to how the pitch clock is influencing game play. Keep in mind, based on last season in the minors, many expected about a two-month timetable for pitchers to get accustomed to the timer.

The first story was some compelling evidence how the pitch clock has negatively affected Alek Manoah. In short, the hypothesis is he needs more time to recover in between deliveries, and he still hasn't fully adjusted. This begs the question, does the same hold true for other hurlers, but just not to the same extent? The narrative may be this pertains to burlier pitchers, though it's just circumstantial.

The other intriguing report came out of Philadelphia as more infractions have occurred in Citizens Bank Park than any other venue. Despite rotating (and not dedicated) crews handling the on/off aspect of the pitch clock, there is evidence of a fast trigger in Philadelphia.

Expect some more reports involving the pitch clock to emanate. Also, the whole thing is a work in progress, with the various times possibly subject to change.

As for the rankings, as always, the schedule was pulled from the best Probable Pitchers page in the business, so please direct rotation questions over there. I'll handle all rankings queries below.

UPDATED: Sunday June 12, 12:05 AM ET

Week of June 12 - 18

Mixed

RankPitcherTMOPPCommentsMIX12MIX15
1Spencer StriderATL@DET, COLIn a bit of a rut, good spot to recover  
2Zack WheelerPHI@ARI, @OAK   
3Zach EflinTB@OAK, @SD   
4Jesus LuzardoMIA@SEA, @WAS   
5Pablo LopezMINMIL, DET   
6Tyler GlasnowTB@OAK   
7Jon GrayTEXLAA, TOR4.61 xFIP says he's been lucky, but improving skills will soften the blow
8Joe RyanMINDET   
9Michael KopechCWS@SEA28 K over last 18.1 IP  
10Logan WebbSF@STL, @LADAway from great home park, but road venues also pitcher-friendly
11Luis CastilloSEAMIA   
12Shane McClanahanTB@SD   
13Corbin BurnesMIL@MINMaybe he's not washed?  
14Chris BassittTOR@BAL, @TEX   
15Clayton KershawLADCWS   
16Sonny GrayMINDET   
17Lucas GiolitoCWS@SEA   
18Framber ValdezHOUWAS   
19James PaxtonBOSCOL, NYYVeteran presence in a now-young rotation  
20Cristian JavierHOUWAS   
21Sandy AlcantaraMIA@WAS   
22Zac GallenARICLE   
23Gerrit ColeNYY@NYM   
24Marcus StromanCHCPIT   
25Shohei OhtaniLAA@TEX   
26Joe MusgroveSDCLE, TB   
27Hunter BrownHOUWAS, CIN2.98 xFIP indicates his 3.69 ERA is actually unlucky  
28Charlie MortonATL@DET, COL   
29Max ScherzerNYMNYY, STL   
30Aaron NolaPHI@ARI   
31Yu DarvishSDCLE   
32Kevin GausmanTOR@TEX   
33Nathan EovaldiTEXLAA   
34Taijuan WalkerPHI@OAK   
35Tony GonsolinLADCWS, SFOnly 30 K in 40 IP  
36Tanner BibeeCLE@SD, @ARI   
37Logan GilbertSEACWS   
38Edward CabreraMIA@SEAFewer walks away from taking the next step  
39Mitch KellerPIT@MIL   
40Bailey OberMINMIL   
41Taj BradleyTB@OAK   
42Bryce MillerSEAMIA, CWS   
43Jordan MontgomerySTLSF   
44Triston McKenzieCLE@ARI   
45Aaron CivaleCLE@SD   
46Michael WachaSDCLE   
47Merrill KellyARIPHI   
48Hunter GreeneCIN@HOU   
49Luis SeverinoNYY@NYM, @BOS   
50Eury PerezMIA@SEA   
51George KirbySEAMIA   
52Tyler WellsBALTOR   
53Yonny ChirinosTB@OAK, @SD 1%21%
54Bryce ElderATLCOL   
55AJ Smith-ShawverATL@DETCue the "next Spencer Strider" narrative0%0%
56Matthew BoydDET@MIN 20% 
57Dylan CeaseCWS@LAD   
58Garrett WhitlockBOSCOL   
59Michael LorenzenDETATL   
60Shane BieberCLE@ARI   
61Justin VerlanderNYMNYY   
62Louie VarlandMINDET   
63Justin SteeleCHCBAL   
64Bobby MillerLADSF   
65Jose BerriosTOR@BAL   
66Ranger SuarezPHI@ARI   
67Miles MikolasSTL@NYM   
68Jameson TaillonCHCPIT, BAL4.64 xFIP isn't great, but he's better than exhibited so far47% 
69Kyle GibsonBAL@CHC   
70JP SearsOAKPHI   
71Patrick SandovalLAA@KC   
72Johan OviedoPIT@MIL   
73Griffin CanningLAA@KC 42% 
74Andrew AbbottCIN@HOU 0%0%
75Zack GreinkeKCCIN, LAA 2% 
76Blake SnellSDTB   
77Jared ShusterATLCOL   
78Alex CobbSF@STL, @LAD   
79Tanner HouckBOSNYY 35% 
80Jack FlahertySTLSF   
81Mix 12 Reliever     
82Dane DunningTEXLAA, TOR   
83Ben LivelyCIN@KC 45% 
84Freddy PeraltaMILPIT   
85Kutter CrawfordBOSCOL 2% 
86Kodai SengaNYMSTL   
87Logan AllenCLE@SD   
88Reese OlsonDETATL, @MIN 15% 
89Mix 15 Reliever     
90Connor SeaboldCOL@BOS, @ATL 0%0%
91Trevor RichardsTOR@TEX 0%0%
92Braxton GarrettMIA@WAS   
93Anthony DeSclafaniSF@STL   
94Tommy HenryARIPHI, CLE 26% 
95Tyler AlexanderDET@MIN 0%0%
96Brayan BelloBOSNYY   
97Andrew HeaneyTEXLAA   
98Domingo GermanNYY@BOS   
99Lance LynnCWS@LAD, @SEA   
100Colin ReaMIL@MIN 1%19%
101Luke WeaverCIN@KC, @HOU 1% 
102Drew SmylyCHCPIT   
103Brady SingerKCLAA   
104Jordan LylesKCCIN 0%0%
105MacKenzie GoreWAS@HOU   
106Matthew LiberatoreSTLSF, @NYM   
107Kyle HendricksCHCBAL 9% 
108Hogan HarrisOAKTB, PHI 0%2%
109Rich HillPIT@CHC 9% 
110Trevor WilliamsWASMIA 0%11%
111Kyle BradishBALTOR   
112Brandon BielakHOUCIN 45% 
113Luis OrtizPIT@CHC, @MIL 16% 
114Adam WainwrightSTL@NYM 12% 
115Brandon WilliamsonCIN@KC 5%25%
116Tyler AndersonLAA@TEX, @KC 25% 
117J.P. FranceHOUCIN   
118Carlos CarrascoNYMSTL 32% 
119Chase AndersonCOL@BOS, @ATL 1%0%
120Martin PerezTEXTOR   
121Dean KremerBALTOR, @CHC 27% 
122Alex WoodSF@LAD 20% 
123Gavin StoneLADSF 17%15%
124Kyle FreelandCOL@ATL 13% 
125Dinelson LametCOL@ATL 0%4%
126Adrian HouserMILPIT 18% 
127Mike ClevingerCWS@LAD 35% 
128Jake IrvinWASMIA 0%4%
129Cole IrvinBAL@CHC 1%2%
130Josiah GrayWAS@HOU   
131Michael GroveLADCWS 15% 
132Joey WentzDET@MIN 0%2%
133Yusei KikuchiTOR@BAL   
134Zach DaviesARIPHI, CLE 0%0%
135Bryan WooSEACWS 19% 
136Jaime BarriaLAA@TEX 21% 
137Reid DetmersLAA@TEX   
138James KaprielianOAKTB, PHI 0%0%
139Mike MayersKCLAA 14% 
140Kent EmanuelPIT@CHC 0%0%
141Daniel LynchKCCIN 2%49%
142Dylan CoveyPHI@ARI, @OAK 0%0%
143Julio TeheranMILPIT 9% 
144Patrick CorbinWAS@HOU, MIA 3%23%
145Ryne NelsonARIPHI 3% 
146Clarke SchmidtNYY@BOS   
147Mason EnglertDETATL 0%0%
148Paul BlackburnOAKTB 0%6%
149Austin GomberCOL@BOS 0%0%
150Luis MedinaOAKTB 0%4%
151Ryan WeathersSDTB 1%15%

American League

RankPitcherTMOPPComment
1Zach EflinTB@OAK, @SD 
2Pablo LopezMINMIL, DET 
3Tyler GlasnowTB@OAK 
4Jon GrayTEXLAA, TOR4.61 xFIP says he's been lucky, but improving skills will soften the blow
5Joe RyanMINDET 
6Michael KopechCWS@SEA28 K over last 18.1 IP
7Luis CastilloSEAMIA 
8Shane McClanahanTB@SD 
9Chris BassittTOR@BAL, @TEX 
10Sonny GrayMINDET 
11Lucas GiolitoCWS@SEA 
12Framber ValdezHOUWAS 
13James PaxtonBOSCOL, NYYVeteran presence in a now-young rotation
14Cristian JavierHOUWAS 
15Gerrit ColeNYY@NYM 
16Shohei OhtaniLAA@TEX 
17Hunter BrownHOUWAS, CIN2.98 xFIP indicates his 3.69 ERA is actually unlucky
18Kevin GausmanTOR@TEX 
19Nathan EovaldiTEXLAA 
20Tanner BibeeCLE@SD, @ARI 
21Logan GilbertSEACWS 
22Bailey OberMINMIL 
23Taj BradleyTB@OAK 
24Bryce MillerSEAMIA, CWS 
25Triston McKenzieCLE@ARI 
26Aaron CivaleCLE@SD 
27Luis SeverinoNYY@NYM, @BOS
28George KirbySEAMIA 
29Tyler WellsBALTOR 
30Yonny ChirinosTB@OAK, @SD 
31Matthew BoydDET@MIN 
32Dylan CeaseCWS@LAD 
33Garrett WhitlockBOSCOL 
34Michael LorenzenDETATL 
35Shane BieberCLE@ARI 
36Louie VarlandMINDET 
37Jose BerriosTOR@BAL 
38Kyle GibsonBAL@CHC 
39JP SearsOAKPHI 
40Patrick SandovalLAA@KC 
41Griffin CanningLAA@KC 
42Zack GreinkeKCCIN, LAA 
43Tanner HouckBOSNYY 
44Dane DunningTEXLAA, TOR 
45Kutter CrawfordBOSCOL 
46Logan AllenCLE@SD 
47Reese OlsonDETATL, @MIN 
48Trevor RichardsTOR@TEX 
49Tyler AlexanderDET@MIN 
50Brayan BelloBOSNYY 
51Andrew HeaneyTEXLAA 
52Domingo GermanNYY@BOS 
53Lance LynnCWS@LAD, @SEA 
54Brady SingerKCLAA 
55AL Reliever   
56Jordan LylesKCCIN 
57Hogan HarrisOAKTB, PHI 
58Kyle BradishBALTOR 
59Brandon BielakHOUCIN 
60Tyler AndersonLAA@TEX, @KC 
61J.P. FranceHOUCIN 
62Martin PerezTEXTOR 
63Dean KremerBALTOR, @CHC 
64Mike ClevingerCWS@LAD 
65Cole IrvinBAL@CHC 
66Joey WentzDET@MIN 
67Yusei KikuchiTOR@BAL 
68Bryan WooSEACWS 
69Jaime BarriaLAA@TEX 
70Reid DetmersLAA@TEX 
71James KaprielianOAKTB, PHI 
72Mike MayersKCLAA 
73Daniel LynchKCCIN 
74Clarke SchmidtNYY@BOS 
75Mason EnglertDETATL 
76Paul BlackburnOAKTB 
77Luis MedinaOAKTB 

National League

RankPitcherTMOPPComment
1Spencer StriderATL@DET, COLIn a bit of a rut, good spot to recover
2Zack WheelerPHI@ARI, @OAK 
3Jesus LuzardoMIA@SEA, @WAS 
4Logan WebbSF@STL, @LADAway from great home park, but road venues also pitcher-friendly
5Corbin BurnesMIL@MINMaybe he's not washed?
6Clayton KershawLADCWS 
7Sandy AlcantaraMIA@WAS 
8Zac GallenARICLE 
9Marcus StromanCHCPIT 
10Joe MusgroveSDCLE, TB 
11Charlie MortonATL@DET, COL 
12Max ScherzerNYMNYY, STL 
13Aaron NolaPHI@ARI 
14Yu DarvishSDCLE 
15Taijuan WalkerPHI@OAK 
16Tony GonsolinLADCWS, SFOnly 30 K in 40 IP
17Edward CabreraMIA@SEAFewer walks away from taking the next step
18Mitch KellerPIT@MIL 
19Jordan MontgomerySTLSF 
20Michael WachaSDCLE 
21Merrill KellyARIPHI 
22Hunter GreeneCIN@HOU 
23Eury PerezMIA@SEA 
24Bryce ElderATLCOL 
25AJ Smith-ShawverATL@DETCue the "next Spencer Strider" narrative
26Justin VerlanderNYMNYY 
27Justin SteeleCHCBAL 
28Bobby MillerLADSF 
29Ranger SuarezPHI@ARI 
30Miles MikolasSTL@NYM 
31Jameson TaillonCHCPIT, BAL4.64 xFIP isn't great, but he's better than exhibited so far
32Johan OviedoPIT@MIL 
33Andrew AbbottCIN@HOU 
34Blake SnellSDTB 
35Jared ShusterATLCOL 
36Alex CobbSF@STL, @LAD 
37Jack FlahertySTLSF 
38Ben LivelyCIN@KC 
39Freddy PeraltaMILPIT 
40Kodai SengaNYMSTL 
41Connor SeaboldCOL@BOS, @ATL 
42Braxton GarrettMIA@WAS 
43Anthony DeSclafaniSF@STL 
44Tommy HenryARIPHI, CLE 
45Colin ReaMIL@MIN 
46Luke WeaverCIN@KC, @HOU 
47Drew SmylyCHCPIT 
48NL Reliever   
49MacKenzie GoreWAS@HOU 
50Matthew LiberatoreSTLSF, @NYM 
51Kyle HendricksCHCBAL 
52Rich HillPIT@CHC 
53Trevor WilliamsWASMIA 
54Luis OrtizPIT@CHC, @MIL 
55Adam WainwrightSTL@NYM 
56Brandon WilliamsonCIN@KC 
57Carlos CarrascoNYMSTL 
58Chase AndersonCOL@BOS, @ATL 
59Alex WoodSF@LAD 
60Gavin StoneLADSF 
61Kyle FreelandCOL@ATL 
62Dinelson LametCOL@ATL 
63Adrian HouserMILPIT 
64Jake IrvinWASMIA 
65Josiah GrayWAS@HOU 
66Michael GroveLADCWS 
67Zach DaviesARIPHI, CLE 
68Kent EmanuelPIT@CHC 
69Dylan CoveyPHI@ARI, @OAK 
70Julio TeheranMILPIT 
71Patrick CorbinWAS@HOU, MIA 
72Ryne NelsonARIPHI 
73Austin GomberCOL@BOS 
74Ryan WeathersSDTB 

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