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Read Article MLB strikeout projections today: Ian Seymour leads top pitchers for August 9, 2026
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get baseball pitcher projections today guided by expert analysis of Sunday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Sunday, August 9, 2026, feature Ian Seymour of the Rays as the top projected pitcher, according to Dimers Pro’s latest simulation data.
Today’s pitching projections are powered by our MLB model, which simulates every game thousands of times to estimate outcomes like strikeouts, outs recorded, and earned runs allowed.
Strikeout projections for August 9, 2026
See which pitchers join Seymour on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
| Pitcher (Team) | Strikeouts | Outs | Earned Runs | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Seymour (Rays) | 6.00 | 17.99 | 2.56 | 5.23 |
| Jesús Luzardo (Phillies) | 5.54 | 16.34 | 2.20 | 4.65 |
| Joey Cantillo (Guardians) | 5.51 | 16.04 | 2.35 | 4.85 |
| Jacob Misiorowski (Brewers) | 5.50 | 14.69 | 1.79 | 3.40 |
| Sean Manaea (Mets) | 5.42 | 15.75 | 2.51 | 5.02 |
| Logan Webb (Giants) | 5.33 | 17.87 | 1.85 | 5.25 |
| Grant Holmes (Braves) | 4.97 | 15.07 | 2.72 | 5.43 |
| Grayson Rodriguez (Angels) | 4.72 | 13.82 | 2.44 | 5.13 |
| Cade Povich (Orioles) | 4.60 | 14.47 | 2.39 | 5.02 |
| Shane Bieber (Blue Jays) | 4.60 | 14.92 | 2.35 | 5.48 |
For August 9, 2026, Seymour tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.00, followed by Jesús Luzardo at 5.54. Joey Cantillo, Jacob Misiorowski and Sean Manaea round out the top five.
Want to explore the full slate? Check out today’s MLB pitcher projections to sort by strikeouts, outs, or earned runs for every starter.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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