List Of Tampa Bay Rays Opening Day Starting Pitchers
Chris Archer and James Shields holds the Rays' record for most Opening Day starts with four. Archer has one win, two losses, and one no decision, while Shields has one win, one loss, and two no decisions. The all-time record for a Tampa Bay starting pitcher winning an Opening Day game is one, shared by Steve Trachsel, Albie Lopez, Victor Zambrano, James Shields, David Price, Chris Archer, and Shane McClanahan.
Overall, Rays starting pitchers have a combined 5–7 record at home and 2–3 when they are away for Opening Day. In 2004, the Rays opened the season against the New York Yankees at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. Although that game was not played in Tampa Bay's actual home of Tropicana Field, it was still considered a home game for the Rays. Tampa Bay beat the Yankees 8–3 in that game, giving starting pitcher Victor Zambrano the win.
Key
Season | Each year is linked to an article about that particular Rays season. |
W | Win |
L | Loss |
ND (W) | No decision by starting pitcher; Rays won game |
ND (L) | No decision by starting pitcher; Rays lost game |
Pitcher (#) | Number of appearances as Opening Day starter with the Rays |
* | Advanced to the post-season |
** | Won the American League Championship Series |