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Read Article MLB strikeout projections today: Nick Pivetta leads top pitchers for September 30, 2026
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get baseball pitcher projections today backed by expert analysis of Wednesday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Wednesday, September 30, 2026, feature Nick Pivetta of the Padres 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 30, 2026
See which pitchers join Pivetta on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
- Nick Pivetta (Padres): 5.82 Ks, 16.61 outs, 2.18 earned runs, 4.39 hits
- Hunter Brown (Astros): 5.76 Ks, 16.64 outs, 1.86 earned runs, 4.33 hits
- Cristopher Sánchez (Phillies): 5.33 Ks, 17.19 outs, 1.88 earned runs, 4.83 hits
- Sonny Gray (Red Sox): 5.29 Ks, 15.66 outs, 2.13 earned runs, 4.68 hits
- Max Fried (Yankees): 4.97 Ks, 17.52 outs, 1.82 earned runs, 4.22 hits
- Kevin Gausman (Cubs): 4.93 Ks, 15.77 outs, 2.26 earned runs, 5.02 hits
- Sean Burke (White Sox): 4.69 Ks, 15.24 outs, 2.83 earned runs, 5.23 hits
- Tyler Mahle (Braves): 3.64 Ks, 13.31 outs, 1.98 earned runs, 4.35 hits
- Kyle Schwarber (Phillies): 0.00 Ks, 0.00 outs, 0.00 earned runs, 0.00 hits
- Bryce Harper (Phillies): 0.00 Ks, 0.00 outs, 0.00 earned runs, 0.00 hits
For September 30, 2026, Pivetta tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 5.82, followed by Hunter Brown at 5.76. Cristopher Sánchez, Sonny Gray and Max Fried 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.
Plus, check out the other side of the action with Wednesday's top 10 home run predictions.
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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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