Let’s be honest—Tarik Skubal is pitching like a video game character on rookie mode.
The Detroit Tigers’ ace has gone viral after the team shared a jaw-dropping stat line from his last five starts:
30 innings, 0.90 ERA, 38 strikeouts, just 1 walk.
That’s not a typo. One walk over five starts. Only Zac Gallen (2023) and Corey Kluber (2018) have ever hit all those numbers in a five-game stretch. We’re talking about a level of dominance that’s rarely been seen in MLB history.
So, how’s Skubal doing in 2025 overall?
Here’s a snapshot: 3–2 record, 2.21 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 48 strikeouts, and just five walks over 40.2 innings. And remember—this is coming off a 2024 season where he won the AL Cy Young. Skubal’s not sneaking up on anyone anymore; he’s firmly among the game’s elite.
And the Tigers? They’re rolling.
Detroit owns the best record in the American League at 21–12, riding a wave of dominant pitching, timely hitting, and a confidence that starts every fifth day when Skubal takes the mound. He’s not just eating innings—he’s humiliating hitters.
What’s next? Maybe another Cy Young.
If Skubal keeps this up, there’s no reason he can’t go back-to-back. His control, his swing-and-miss stuff, and his swagger are all at an elite level. For a guy who quietly climbed the ladder after injuries, he’s now loudly making his case as one of baseball’s very best.
Bottom line:
Tarik Skubal is on fire, the Tigers are surging, and Detroit fans are getting treated to one heck of a ride. Enjoy it, because you’ve got a true ace leading the way.
