Here are my updated NPB starting pitcher rankings as of May 30, 2025. These are essentially rest-of-season rankings, not power rankings. In other words, I’m ranking pitchers based on where I believe they truly belong moving forward, not just on season-to-date results. Recent performance is a major factor, but track record, underlying metrics, and overall…

Here are my updated NPB starting pitcher rankings as of April 7, 2025. Click here to go to the complete list and skip the write-ups. These are essentially rest-of-season rankings, not power rankings. In other words, I’m ranking pitchers based on where I believe they truly belong moving forward, not just on season-to-date results. Recent…

Tier Descriptions Tier 1: Elite AcesConsistently dominant with the highest peaks. Tier 2: Star PitchersGood enough to be the ace on most teams. Tier 3: Top Rotation CaliberFront-line ability but some question marks. Tier 4: Mid Rotation with UpsideFlashes of excellence but lower floors. Tier 5: Gate KeepersDependably average, unlikely to be much more. Tier…