The first game of the new baseball season for a team is played on Opening Day, and being named the Opening Day starter is an honor, which is often given to the player who is expected to lead the pitching staff that season,[1] though there are various strategic reasons why a team's best pitcher might not start on Opening Day.
The 10 starters have a combined Opening Day record of eight wins, seven losses (8–7), and six no decisions.
[3] Andy Benes, Javier Vázquez, Dan Haren, and Wade Miley have started one Opening Day each.
[3] Kennedy has the best winning percentage as the Opening Day starting pitcher with a record of 2–0.
[3][5] Benes, Vázquez, and Miley are tied for the worst Opening Day record, at 0–1.