Tarik Skubal
Active Player
Born: 11/20/1996 in Hayward, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2020-08-18
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 240 lbs
Full name: Tarik Daniel Skubal
Biography
Tarik Skubal is an American professional baseball pitcher, born in 1996, who plays for the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball (MLB). Making his debut on August 18, 2020, Skubal quickly establishes himself as a formidable presence on the mound. Known for his powerful left-handed pitching and impressive strikeout ability, he accumulates a career record of 41-31 with a 3.37 earned run average (ERA) and 648 strikeouts. As of now, he has not recorded any saves, but his role as a starting pitcher highlights his importance to the Tigers' rotation.
In addition to his solid performance, Skubal earns recognition in the league with one All-Star selection and is a contender for prestigious awards, including the Cy Young Award. His career unfolds during a competitive era of baseball, characterized by a focus on analytics and advanced pitching techniques, which he adeptly utilizes to enhance his gameplay. As he continues to develop and refine his skills, Skubal's ongoing contributions to the game position him as a key player to watch in the coming seasons.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 37 | 137 | 134 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 766.7 | 614 | 262 | 90 | 172 | 889 | 3.08 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | DET | AL | 1 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 28 | 20 | 11 | 37 | 5.62 | -1047.4 |
| 2021 | DET | AL | 8 | 12 | 31 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 149.3 | 141 | 72 | 47 | 164 | 4.34 | -3154.1 |
| 2022 | DET | AL | 7 | 8 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 117.7 | 104 | 46 | 32 | 117 | 3.52 | 3039.6 |
| 2023 | DET | AL | 7 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.3 | 58 | 25 | 14 | 102 | 2.80 | 4764.8 |
| 2024 | DET | AL | 18 | 4 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 192.0 | 142 | 51 | 35 | 228 | 2.39 | 7901.0 |
| 2025 | DET | AL | 13 | 6 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 195.3 | 141 | 48 | 33 | 241 | 2.21 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | DET | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | DET | AL | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | DET | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | DET | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | DET | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ALDS1 | DET | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2024 | ALWC1 | DET | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 19.0 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 2.37 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ALWC1 | DET | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.00 |
| 2024 | ALDS1 | DET | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13.0 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 3.46 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 106 | 103 | 17 | 56 | 7 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | DET | P | 8 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | DET | P | 31 | 29 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | DET | P | 21 | 21 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | DET | P | 15 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | DET | P | 31 | 31 | 7 | 19 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 106 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | All-MLB Team - First Team | SP |
| 2024 | Cy Young Award | |
| 2024 | MLB Players Choice Outstanding Pitcher | |
| 2024 | Triple Crown | |
| 2024 | TSN All-Star | SP |
| 2024 | TSN Pitcher of the Year | |
| 2023 | Pitcher of the Month | September |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Cy Young Award | AL | 1st | 210.0 | 210 | 30 |
| 2024 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 7th | 93.0 | 420 | 0 |