MLB strikeout projections today: Gerrit Cole leads top pitchers for July 22, 2026
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Our MLB strikeout projections for Wednesday, July 22, 2026, feature Gerrit Cole of the Yankees 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 22, 2026
See which pitchers join Cole on today’s leaderboard, with supporting projections included.
| Pitcher (Team) | Strikeouts | Outs | Earned Runs | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole (Yankees) | 5.53 | 17.34 | 2.46 | 4.85 |
| Reid Detmers (Angels) | 5.30 | 15.45 | 2.49 | 4.74 |
| Michael King (Padres) | 5.18 | 15.02 | 2.33 | 4.94 |
| Eric Lauer (Dodgers) | 5.16 | 17.11 | 2.70 | 5.56 |
| Aaron Nola (Phillies) | 5.16 | 16.02 | 2.88 | 6.08 |
| Brady Singer (Reds) | 5.06 | 14.70 | 2.48 | 5.01 |
| Sandy Alcantara (Marlins) | 4.83 | 17.06 | 2.92 | 6.26 |
| Kyle Bradish (Orioles) | 4.68 | 13.55 | 2.26 | 5.22 |
| Bailey Ober (Twins) | 4.55 | 15.41 | 2.49 | 5.21 |
| Mitch Keller (Pirates) | 4.54 | 15.30 | 2.80 | 5.75 |
For July 22, 2026, Cole tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 5.53, followed by Reid Detmers at 5.30. Michael King, Aaron Nola and Eric Lauer 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.
