MLB strikeout projections today: Paul Skenes leads top pitchers for September 12, 2026

Our MLB strikeout projections for Saturday, September 12, 2026, feature Paul Skenes of the Pirates 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 September 12, 2026

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

• Paul Skenes (Pirates): 5.97 Ks, 14.99 outs, 1.80 earned runs, 4.59 hits
• Ian Seymour (Rays): 5.69 Ks, 17.52 outs, 2.60 earned runs, 5.31 hits
• Jesús Luzardo (Phillies): 5.64 Ks, 15.71 outs, 2.24 earned runs, 4.74 hits
• Bryan Woo (Mariners): 5.35 Ks, 16.08 outs, 2.27 earned runs, 5.31 hits
• Tyler Glasnow (Dodgers): 5.33 Ks, 14.91 outs, 1.75 earned runs, 3.62 hits
• Gerrit Cole (Yankees): 5.29 Ks, 16.70 outs, 2.43 earned runs, 4.80 hits
• Michael King (Padres): 4.82 Ks, 15.05 outs, 1.83 earned runs, 4.16 hits
• Brady Singer (Reds): 4.55 Ks, 14.10 outs, 2.54 earned runs, 5.14 hits
• Luis Castillo (White Sox): 4.51 Ks, 16.35 outs, 2.35 earned runs, 5.19 hits
• ** Suarez (Red Sox):** 4.40 Ks, 15.91 outs, 2.09 earned runs, 5.28 hits

For September 12, 2026, Skenes tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 5.97, followed by Ian Seymour at 5.69. Jesús Luzardo, Bryan Woo and Tyler Glasnow 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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