July proved to be an easy month for picking a batter. Nick Kurtz of the Athletics posted a .395/.480/.953 slash line, each of those elements the highest in the majors. He collected 25 extra-base hits, leading the majors in doubles with 13 and coming in second with 11 home runs. He even added a triple for good measure.

The only batter who came close was Kyle Stowers of the Marlins with a .364/.451/.818 slash line and 15 extra base hits. Congratulations to Nick Kurtz, the Baseball Musings Offensive Player of the Month for July 2025.

On the pitching side, it’s very tough choice between two pitchers, Nathan Eovaldi of the Rangers and Paul Skenes of the Pirates. Eovaldi owns the slightly better ERA 0.59 to 0.67. Eovaldi did allow a third run that was unearned, while opponents only scored twice against Skenes. Eovaldi pitched 3 2 /3 more innings, while Skenes buried Eovaldi in strikeouts and walks. (Skenes did hit four batters, so the free passes are actually much closer.) Each allowed one home run.

For traditionalist, Eovaldi won all five of his starts, while Skenes went just 2-1. In the end, the 3.2 K per nine advantage works for Skenes. He doesn’t leave it up to his defense, he gets the job done himself. Congratulations to Paul Skenes, the Baseball Musings Pitcher of the Month for July 2025.