All the latest on Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal, including news, stats, records, and history.
Skubal is a southpaw on the mound and has been one of the most dominating pitchers of recent memory.
The Tiger uses a high-velocity four-seam fastball and sinker, and pairs those with a devastating changeup and slider.
He's the back-to-back AL Cy Young award winner, but he underwent surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow after seven starts in May of 2026. He will be out until around early July.
Player Information
Name | Tarik Skubal |
Age | 29 |
Height | 6-3 |
Weight | 240 lbs |
Birthday | November 20, 1996 |
Birthplace | Hayward, CA |
College | Seattle University |
Drafted | 2018: Round 9, Pick 1 |
Pro Experience | 7 years |
Team(s) | Detroit Tigers (2020-) |
MLB Career Stats
ERA | 3.06 |
Innings Pitched | 810.0 |
Strikeouts | 934 |
WHIP | 1.021 |
Last updated 5/14/26
Single Season Career Highs
ERA | 2.21 (2025) |
Innings Pitched | 195.1 (2025) |
Strikeouts | 228 (2024) *led MLB |
WHIP | 0.891 (2025) *led MLB |
Awards and Honors
2x MLB All-Star (2024, 2025)
2x AL Cy Young Winner (2024, 2025)
2x AL ERA Leader (2024, 2025)
1x MLB Strikeout Leader (2024, 2025)
Salary and Contract
Skubal signed a 1-year, $32 million contract for the 2026 season after winning his arbitration case.
He is set to become a free agent in 2027. If the Tigers are struggling towards the deadline, he could be moved for the right price.
Source: Spotrac
