Paternity
Est. Return 7/26/2025
2025 Stats
W-L
10-3
ERA
2.19
WHIP
0.81
K
164
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Skubal performed at a Cy Young level over 80.1 innings in 2023 following his return from flexor tendon surgery, but many questioned how many innings he would be able to handle in 2024. The southpaw ended up running away with the AL Cy Young Award, shattering all expectations and leading Detroit to its first postseason appearance in a decade. He totaled 192 innings during the regular season -- 42.2 more than his previous career high in 2021 -- and added 19 stellar frames in the playoffs (2.37 ERA, 20:2 K:BB). A power lefty, Skubal can pull the string on a changeup that dances in unexpected ways thanks to a phenomenon now known as seam-shifted wake. He also has a slider to help against same-handed hitters, who combined to slash just .186/.238/.248 against Skubal last season. The Tigers basically took him off the table in discussions at the trade deadline and were justified in doing so, as Skubal is already an ace with the potential to be one of the best starting pitchers in baseball for years to come. If there's anything to nitpick, it might be the modest overall chase rate (77th percentile), but keep in mind his low-whiff sinking fastball is a highly effective offering. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $10.15 million contract with the Tigers in January of 2025.
On leave, but won't miss start
Detroit placed Skubal on the paternity list Wednesday, but he's expected to be activated in time to make his next start Saturday versus the Blue Jays at Comerica Park, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis
Skubal will likely spend the maximum three days away from the team while he and his wife welcome their second child before he returns to action Saturday to start on five days' rest. By temporarily deactivating Skubal, the Tigers were able to open up a spot on the 26-man active roster for right-hander Troy Melton, who was called up from Triple-A Toledo to start Wednesday in Pittsburgh in what will be his MLB debut.
Skubal will likely spend the maximum three days away from the team while he and his wife welcome their second child before he returns to action Saturday to start on five days' rest. By temporarily deactivating Skubal, the Tigers were able to open up a spot on the 26-man active roster for right-hander Troy Melton, who was called up from Triple-A Toledo to start Wednesday in Pittsburgh in what will be his MLB debut.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
89
Last 10 Games
88
Last 5 Games
79
How many pitches does Tarik Skubal generally throw?
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11-20
21-30
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121+
What part of the game does Tarik Skubal generally pitch?
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-10%
BAA vs LHP
2025
-3%
BAA vs RHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .180 | 67 | 9 | 44 | 2 | |||
| Since 2023vs Right | .201 | 427 | 56 | 244 | 26 | |||
| 2025vs Left | .196 | 30 | 2 | 18 | 0 | |||
| 2025vs Right | .191 | 134 | 14 | 70 | 9 | |||
| 2024vs Left | .186 | 33 | 5 | 21 | 1 | |||
| 2024vs Right | .204 | 195 | 30 | 121 | 14 | |||
| 2023vs Left | .125 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | |||
| 2023vs Right | .210 | 98 | 12 | 53 | 3 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-29%
ERA at Home
2025
-22%
ERA on Road
| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023Home | 2.02 | 0.83 | 214.0 | 11.4 | 1.6 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | 2.85 | 0.95 | 186.0 | 10.8 | 1.3 | ||||
| 2025Home | 2.42 | 0.85 | 70.2 | 12.1 | 1.1 | ||||
| 2025Away | 1.89 | 0.77 | 57.0 | 10.9 | 1.1 | ||||
| 2024Home | 1.99 | 0.83 | 104.0 | 10.1 | 2.0 | ||||
| 2024Away | 2.86 | 1.03 | 88.0 | 11.4 | 1.2 | ||||
| 2023Home | 1.37 | 0.79 | 39.1 | 13.5 | 1.6 | ||||
| 2023Away | 4.17 | 1.00 | 41.0 | 9.4 | 1.5 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Tarik Skubal compare to other starting pitchers?
This section compares his stats with all starting pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 120 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 120 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 120 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
10.25K/9
11.6BB/9
1.1HR/9
0.6Fastball
97.4 mphERA
2.19WHIP
0.81BABIP
.287GB/FB
1.14Left On Base
79.9%Exit Velocity
80.1 mphBarrels/BBE
3.0%Spin Rate
2159 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
18.6%Swinging Strike
17.8%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Skubal underwent left flexor tendon surgery in August of 2022 and his rehab extended through the first three months of last season. He was on a limited pitch count initially upon his return and there were some bumps in the road early, but Skubal eventually rounded into form, going 4-1 with a 1.25 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 52:6 K:BB in his final six starts (36 innings). A ninth-round pick in 2018, Skubal changed up his formula last season, dialing back his slider usage significantly for more four-seam fastballs and changeups. The changeup proved to be a big swing-and-miss pitch for him (50.6 Whiff% per Statcast) -- he still threw his slider, but the changeup became his primary secondary pitch behind the four-seamer. In total, the southpaw pitched just 95 innings last season, but if healthy, he should approach his career high of 149.1 innings set in 2021. Entering his age-27 season, Skubal will face an uphill battle every time he takes the ball for Detroit, but his skills are enticing.
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Dominant in no-decision
Skubal allowed one run on four hits and no walks over 6.2 innings with 11 strikeouts in a no-decision Sunday at Texas.
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Hit hard in uncharacteristic loss
Skubal (10-3) took the loss Friday, allowing four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings in the 12-3 defeat to the Mariners.
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Rips through Guardians
Skubal did not factor in the decision during Sunday's extra-inning victory over Cleveland. He gave up three hits over seven shutout frames while striking out 10.
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Shuts down Twins
Skubal (10-2) allowed a hit and a walk while striking out 13 over seven shutout innings to earn the win Sunday over the Twins.
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Overcomes shaky start for win
Skubal (9-2) picked up the win Tuesday, giving up four runs on six hits and a walk over six innings in an 11-4 victory over the A's. He struck out eight.
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Well deserved All-Star nod
Skubal has been selected to participate in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.
Analysis
It's hard to find a pitcher who's throwing the ball better than Skubal this season. The left-hander is looking even more dominant than he did in his 2024 AL Cy Young Award-winning season, and it wouldn't be shocking if he's selected to start the Midsummer Classic. However, even though he might be the frontrunner to serve as the AL starter, it's unclear if the schedule will line up right for the Tigers' ace. Skubal owns a 2.02 ERA in 2025, putting him on track to eventually finish with a sub-3.00 ERA for a third straight season.
It's hard to find a pitcher who's throwing the ball better than Skubal this season. The left-hander is looking even more dominant than he did in his 2024 AL Cy Young Award-winning season, and it wouldn't be shocking if he's selected to start the Midsummer Classic. However, even though he might be the frontrunner to serve as the AL starter, it's unclear if the schedule will line up right for the Tigers' ace. Skubal owns a 2.02 ERA in 2025, putting him on track to eventually finish with a sub-3.00 ERA for a third straight season.