Ranking Paul Skenes and the 10 Best Fastballs in MLB

You may have heard that the fastball is losing influence. And it's true. Fastball usage in MLB has never been lower than it is in 2024.

But since hitters' .257 average against fastballs is likewise a new low, there are clearly still some great fastballs out there. So, let's rank the 10 best of the best.

With Paul Skenes eviscerating hitters with frequent triple-digit fastballs since his debut on May 11, this list looks different than it would have even three weeks ago. It's almost certainly going to look different than you're expecting.

For example, not included here are Tyler Glasnow, Carlos Rodón, Cole Ragans, Garrett Crochet or Michael Kopech. An outrage, perhaps, but let's just say this…