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Read Article MLB strikeout projections today: Paul Skenes leads top pitchers for July 31, 2026
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get baseball pitcher projections today driven by expert analysis of Friday's MLB slate.
Our MLB strikeout projections for Friday, July 31, 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 July 31, 2026
See which pitchers join Skenes on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
| Pitcher (Team) | Strikeouts | Outs | Earned Runs | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes (Pirates) | 6.37 | 15.87 | 1.68 | 4.21 |
| Hunter Greene (Reds) | 6.31 | 15.90 | 2.34 | 4.31 |
| Hunter Brown (Astros) | 5.88 | 17.07 | 1.92 | 4.47 |
| Dylan Cease (Blue Jays) | 5.43 | 15.78 | 1.90 | 3.94 |
| Nathan Eovaldi (Rangers) | 5.20 | 16.30 | 2.45 | 5.46 |
| Freddy Peralta (Mets) | 5.19 | 14.77 | 2.03 | 3.90 |
| Nick Martinez (Rays) | 5.09 | 19.54 | 2.90 | 6.49 |
| Zebby Matthews (Twins) | 5.06 | 14.15 | 2.05 | 4.59 |
| Tanner Bibee (Guardians) | 4.91 | 16.59 | 2.29 | 5.04 |
| Foster Griffin (Nationals) | 4.83 | 16.48 | 2.53 | 5.48 |
For July 31, 2026, Skenes tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.37, followed by Hunter Greene at 6.31. Hunter Brown, Dylan Cease and Nathan Eovaldi 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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