MLB strikeout projections today: Blake Snell leads top pitchers for September 16, 2026

Our MLB strikeout projections for Wednesday, September 16, 2026, feature Blake Snell of the Dodgers 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 16, 2026

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

• Blake Snell (Dodgers): 5.85 Ks, 14.15 outs, 1.69 earned runs, 3.39 hits
• Zack Wheeler (Phillies): 5.53 Ks, 16.76 outs, 2.12 earned runs, 4.96 hits
• MacKenzie Gore (Rangers): 5.30 Ks, 14.70 outs, 2.22 earned runs, 4.47 hits
• Carlos Rodón (Yankees): 5.11 Ks, 14.86 outs, 2.20 earned runs, 4.28 hits
• George Kirby (Mariners): 5.11 Ks, 15.35 outs, 1.81 earned runs, 4.15 hits
• Yusei Kikuchi (Angels): 5.01 Ks, 14.28 outs, 2.45 earned runs, 4.94 hits
• Nick Martinez (Rays): 4.96 Ks, 19.03 outs, 2.83 earned runs, 6.32 hits
• Chris Bassitt (Orioles): 4.66 Ks, 15.38 outs, 2.80 earned runs, 5.72 hits
• Zebby Matthews (Twins): 4.64 Ks, 13.62 outs, 2.29 earned runs, 5.00 hits
• Robbie Ray (Padres): 4.64 Ks, 14.59 outs, 2.86 earned runs, 5.54 hits

For September 16, 2026, Snell tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 5.85, followed by Zack Wheeler at 5.53. MacKenzie Gore, George Kirby and Carlos Rodón 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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