MLB strikeout projections today: Paul Skenes leads top pitchers for August 19, 2026

Our MLB strikeout projections for Wednesday, August 19, 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 August 19, 2026

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

• Paul Skenes (Pirates): 6.13 Ks, 16.04 outs, 1.58 earned runs, 4.09 hits
• Logan Gilbert (Mariners): 5.64 Ks, 15.86 outs, 1.76 earned runs, 4.00 hits
• Dustin May (Brewers): 5.29 Ks, 17.30 outs, 2.35 earned runs, 4.84 hits
• Michael King (Padres): 5.27 Ks, 15.08 outs, 2.24 earned runs, 4.63 hits
• Aaron Nola (Phillies): 5.19 Ks, 16.64 outs, 2.42 earned runs, 5.10 hits
• Chase Burns (Reds): 5.09 Ks, 14.03 outs, 1.92 earned runs, 4.01 hits
• Roki Sasaki (Dodgers): 5.01 Ks, 15.50 outs, 3.00 earned runs, 5.81 hits
• Chris Bassitt (Orioles): 4.87 Ks, 15.60 outs, 2.94 earned runs, 6.33 hits
• Will Warren (Yankees): 4.73 Ks, 14.28 outs, 2.30 earned runs, 4.74 hits
• Max Scherzer (Blue Jays): 4.69 Ks, 14.01 outs, 2.19 earned runs, 4.46 hits

For August 19, 2026, Skenes tops today’s MLB strikeout projections with 6.13, followed by Logan Gilbert at 5.64. Dustin May, Michael King and Aaron Nola 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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