MLB strikeout projections today: Jacob deGrom leads top pitchers for August 13, 2026

Our MLB strikeout projections for Thursday, August 13, 2026, feature Jacob deGrom of the Rangers 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 13, 2026

See which pitchers join deGrom on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.

• Jacob deGrom (Rangers): 6.19 Ks, 15.41 outs, 2.19 earned runs, 4.67 hits
• Logan Gilbert (Mariners): 5.61 Ks, 15.23 outs, 2.23 earned runs, 4.80 hits
• Max Fried (Yankees): 5.27 Ks, 17.50 outs, 2.11 earned runs, 4.88 hits
• Roki Sasaki (Dodgers): 5.21 Ks, 16.00 outs, 2.37 earned runs, 4.61 hits
• Aaron Nola (Phillies): 5.05 Ks, 16.73 outs, 2.39 earned runs, 4.98 hits
• Braxton Ashcraft (Pirates): 4.98 Ks, 17.78 outs, 2.68 earned runs, 6.34 hits
• Kevin Gausman (Cubs): 4.76 Ks, 16.32 outs, 2.36 earned runs, 5.28 hits
• Taj Bradley (Twins): 4.75 Ks, 14.82 outs, 2.43 earned runs, 4.86 hits
• Andrew Abbott (Reds): 4.58 Ks, 15.06 outs, 2.69 earned runs, 5.55 hits
• Max Scherzer (Blue Jays): 4.33 Ks, 14.14 outs, 2.21 earned runs, 4.37 hits

For August 13, 2026, deGrom tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.19, followed by Logan Gilbert at 5.61. Max Fried, Roki Sasaki and Aaron Nola 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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