GHTBL Pitcher Power Rankings • July 7, 2026
Happy belated 250th birthday, America. I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend and safely enjoyed fireworks. Let’s check in with the top 10 GHTBL pitchers:
1. Michael Pelletier – Mets (5 G – 5 GS)
1.96 ERA | 1.68 WHIP | 25.0 IP | 18 H | 39 SO | 10.9 K/7 | 5.9 BB/7
At number one is Michael Pelletier, who is leading the GHTBL with 39 strikeouts. No pitcher in the GHTBL can match Pelletier’s energy when he starts for the Mets. Every start of his is a must-watch, and although his walk rate is an issue, hitters have struggled to generate offense against him. Pelletier consistently sets new goals while pitching and he continues to achieve them.
2. Baylor LaPointe – Brewers (4 G – 3 GS)
0.29 ERA | 1.04 WHIP | 24.0 IP | 19 H | 21 SO | 6.1 K/7 | 1.5 BB/7
Baylor LaPointe has become a mainstay in the Brewers’ rotation. The right hander has surrendered just one earned run through 24 innings while challenging hitters with precision. He’s also dynamic, having started three games and pitching one game in relief.
3. Zachary Zajac – M&T Bankers (8 G – 1 GS)
1.62 ERA | 1.31 WHIP | 26.0 IP | 17 H | 28 SO | 7.5 K/7 | 3.2 BB/7
Zajac’s contributions to the Bankers cannot be overlooked. He has consistently delivered high-leverage innings relief for skipper Tom Abbruzzese while allowing just 17 hits across a league-high 26 innings, tied with the next pitcher on the list. His ability to shut down rallies has been instrumental in keeping the Bankers near the top of the standings.
4. Austin Segarra – Jets (5 G – 5 GS)
4.31 ERA | 1.58 WHIP | 26.0 IP | 32 H | 19 SO | 5.1 K/7 | 2.2 BB/7
Numbers alone don’t do Segarra justice. The Jets’ workhorse is tied for the lead in innings pitched and hurled a no-hitter earlier in the season. His willingness to take the ball each start, paired with the season’s most memorable pitching performance yet, earns him the spot at number four.
5. Brendan O’Connell – Expos (4 G – 4 GS)
3.21 ERA | 1.33 WHIP | 24.0 IP | 20 H | 26 SO | 7.6 K/7 | 3.5 BB/7
Every contender needs an anchor in their rotation, and O’Connell has filled that role for the Expos. The right-hander has consistently worked deep into games while piling up strikeouts, and giving his club a chance to win. His complete game effort further highlights his value and effort.
6. Connor Willett – Mets (5 G – 5 GS)
3.32 ERA | 1.38 WHIP | 23.2 IP | 21 H | 25 SO | 7.5 K/7 | 3.0 BB/7
Sure, the ECSU alum has one of the highest ERAs on the list, but Willett has sneakily become one of the league’s steadiest starters. He attacks the strike zone, limits damage, and has provided the Mets with quality innings nearly every time he has towed the slab.
7. Jack Kelley – M&T Bankers (4 G – 4 GS)
0.44 ERA | 0.56 WHIP | 16.0 IP | 7 H | 10 SO | 4.4 K/7 | 0.9 BB/7
Jack Kelley can be summed up in one word: efficient. Opponents struggle to reach base, let alone score, as he’s allowed only seven hits through his first four starts. If he continues to build innings, Kelley could quickly climb higher in these rankings.
8. Matt Curtis – Orioles (3 G – 3 GS)
2.45 ERA | 1.20 WHIP | 20.0 IP | 21 H | 12 SO | 4.2 K/7 | 0.0 BB/7
This season, pitching has been a sore spot for the Orioles, but Curtis has carved out success for the Orioles with exceptional command. The Orioles start has yet to issue a walk through 20 innings, forcing opponents to earn every duck on the pond. He pounds the strike zone and joins Jack Kelley as being a very efficient pitcher.
9. Evan Chamberlain – Brewers (6 G – 0 GS)
2.59 ERA | 1.05 WHIP | 16.2 IP | 9 H | 15 SO | 6.5 K/7 | 0.9 BB/7
The Brewers have leaned heavily on Chamberlain to bridge the gap in high-leverage situations, and he has answered the call time and again. His ability to limit hits and keep runners off the bases made him arguably the GHTBL’s best bullpen arm, time will tell though.
10. Jacob Tipton – Jets (3 G – 2 GS)
0.92 ERA | 0.86 WHIP | 15.2 IP | 13 H | 3 SO | 1.4 K/7 | 0.0 BB/7
Rounding out the list is Jacob Tipton. Tipton has proven that strikeouts aren’t the only path to success. By relentlessly attacking the zone and generating soft contact, he’s compiled one of the league’s lowest ERAs while refusing to give batters and free passes. His economical outings have been incredibly helpful to new skipper Art Tipton (any relation?)