Tarik Skubal
Skubal just delivered one of the most dominant pitching seasons in recent memory, posting a 2.21 ERA with 241 strikeouts in 2025 — an ERA+ of 188 that ranks among the elite performances of the past decade. The southpaw has transformed from a promising prospect into baseball's premier left-handed starter, winning back-to-back Cy Young awards while anchoring Detroit's rotation.
What makes Skubal special isn't just the raw numbers but the trajectory. His career 3.08 ERA masks the fact that he's gotten better each year, culminating in this masterpiece season. At 30, he's entering his prime with 889 career strikeouts already under his belt and a track record of postseason excellence.
The scary part for opposing hitters? Skubal's best years might still be ahead of him. His 2025 campaign suggests he's found another gear entirely.
| Date | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | HR | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | — |
| Apr 23 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — |
| Apr 18 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | W |
| Apr 12 | 6.667 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | W |
| Apr 7 | 4.667 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0 | L |
| Apr 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | L |
| Mar 26 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | W |
| Mar 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
Career · Hitting
1 seasons| Year | Team | G | AB | HR | RBI | AVG | OPS | OPS+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
| Career | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
Career · Pitching
7 seasons| Year | Team | G | IP | W | L | ERA | ERA+ | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | 8 | 32.0 | 1 | 4 | 5.63 | — | 37 | 1.22 |
| 2021 | — | 31 | 149.1 | 8 | 12 | 4.34 | — | 164 | 1.26 |
| 2022 | — | 21 | 117.2 | 7 | 8 | 3.52 | — | 117 | 1.16 |
| 2023 | — | 15 | 80.1 | 7 | 3 | 2.80 | — | 102 | 0.90 |
| 2024 | — | 31 | 192.0 | 18 | 4 | 2.39 | — | 228 | 0.92 |
| 2025 | — | 31 | 195.1 | 13 | 6 | 2.21 | — | 241 | 0.89 |
| 2026 | — | 7 | 43.1 | 3 | 2 | 2.70 | — | 45 | 0.95 |
| Career | 144 | 808.6 | 57 | 39 | — | — | 934 | — | |
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