Nestor Cortes of the New York Yankees has a 5-1 record and a very low earned run average of 1.50.
2. Martin Perez
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Martin Perez of the Texas Rangers has 4 wins and 2 losses on his record. His average is excellent at 1.56.
3. Joe Musgrove
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The San Diego Padres have not lost when Joe Musgrove is involved in the decision (6-0). His average is 1.64.
4. Sandy Alcantara
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Sandy Alcantara of the Marlins boasts 6 wins and 2 losses in 2022. His average is also excellent at 1.81.
5. Alek Manoah
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The top-5 is closed by Toronto's Alek Manoah, and his 7 wins, against only 1 loss. His average of 1.81 is fantastic.
6. Shane McClanahan
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Shane McClanahan of the Tampa Rays has already passed the 6 win, 2 loss mark. His earned run average stands at 2.10.
7. Justin Verlander
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Good old Justin Verlander never tires: 7 wins and 2 losses, and a 2.13 ERA. Excellence that lasts.
8. Pablo Lopez
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The Marlins' Pablo Lopez is also off to a good start (4-2). His average is low at 2.18.
9. Logan Gilbert
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Logan Gilbert leads the Seattle Mariners with 5 wins and 2 losses. A very good average at 2.22.
10. Tarik Skubal
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Tarik Skubal is turning heads in Detroit with his 5-2 record and 2.33 ERA.
11. Kyle Wright
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Will Kyle Wright help the Braves win another World Series? Relax. Still, he already has 6 wins, against 3 losses (MPM 2.39)
12. Corbin Burnes
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Corbin Burnes leads the Brewers. The team isn't winning, and neither is he (3-3), but the performances are there (2.50 ERA).
13. Tyler Anderson
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Tyler Anderson is the powerhouse of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2022. He has won all 7 of his decisions, and his ERA is at 2.59.
14. Framber Valdez
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Framber Valdez of the Houston Astros has already won 6 decisions against only 2 losses. He has a decent 2.61 GPA.
15. Paul Blackburn
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Paul Blackburn gives the Oakland Aces a chance to win every time he pitches. He has 5 wins against 2 losses, and a 2.62 ERA.
16. Adam Wainwright
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Old Adam Wainwright doesn't always see the decision go his way (5-4), but the numbers are still good (2.73)!
17. Jameson Taillon
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Jameson Taillon pitches and dominates with the Yankees. 6 wins, only 1 loss, and a 2.73 ERA.
18. Max Fried
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Max Fried is another key to the Atlanta Braves' success. He has 5 wins, 2 losses, and a 2.74 ERA.
19. Dakota Hudson
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Dakota Hudson is pitching with the Cards, and has 4 wins this season, against 2 losses. His ERA stands at 2.76.
20. Gerrit Cole
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Gerrit Cole of the Yankees closes out the top-20 with his 5 wins and only 1 loss. His average is 2.78.