#1
2026 MLB Season
Ranking completed starts
Completed starts ranked by GS+.
SLATE COMPLETE · 30 STARTS
Slate range 23-73 / Avg 47 / Scale 20-80
Board ranks starts of 2.0+ innings; openers and short outings are listed separately.
MLB Stats API / Baseball Savant
Full methodologySTART OF THE DAY · AUG 26, 2026Final
#1 of 29 · league avg 50
#1
Solid
SD vs PIT
55
GS+5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
SD vs PIT, Petco Park
Paired with Bubba Chandler / GS+ 53GSV2 66 · -11 ADJ
Ranking reasons
1. Length
+15
5.0 innings pitched.
2. Misses
+4.4
2 strikeouts.
3. Free passes
-3
2 walks allowed.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +15.7 -> Calibrated GS+ 55
GSv2 66 / GS+ -11 adj
Middle band
#2
Solid
MIA vs BOS
54
GS+5.2 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
MIA vs BOS, loanDepot park
Paired with Sonny Gray / GS+ 50GSV2 62 · -8 ADJ
#3
Solid
LAA vs CLE
53
GS+5.2 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
LAA vs CLE, Angel Stadium
Paired with Joey Cantillo / GS+ 40GSV2 59 · -6 ADJ
#4
Solid
PIT @ SD
53
GS+5.2 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
PIT @ SD, Petco Park
Paired with Randy Vásquez / GS+ 55GSV2 62 · -9 ADJ
#5
Solid
DET vs TB
52
GS+7.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
DET vs TB, Comerica Park
Paired with Freddy Peralta / GS+ 62GSV2 63 · -11 ADJ
#6
Solid
SF vs CIN
52
GS+6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
SF vs CIN, Oracle Park
Paired with Nick Lodolo / GS+ 38GSV2 64 · -12 ADJ
#7
Solid
NYY vs HOU
52
GS+6.0 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
NYY vs HOU, Yankee Stadium
Paired with Peter Lambert / GS+ 52GSV2 63 · -11 ADJ
#8
Solid
HOU @ NYY
52
GS+5.2 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 5 K
HOU @ NYY, Yankee Stadium
Paired with Elmer Rodríguez / GS+ 52GSV2 53 · -1 ADJ
#9
Solid
BOS @ MIA
50
GS+5.0 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
BOS @ MIA, loanDepot park
Paired with Ryan Gusto / GS+ 54GSV2 53 · -3 ADJ
#10
Solid
KC @ TOR
48
GS+6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
KC @ TOR, Rogers Centre
Paired with Spencer Miles / GS+ 47GSV2 58 · -10 ADJ
#11
Solid
WSH vs COL
48
GS+2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
WSH vs COL, Nationals Park
Paired with Tanner Gordon / GS+ 59GSV2 47 · +1 ADJ
#12
Solid
TOR vs KC
47
GS+2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
TOR vs KC, Rogers Centre
Paired with Randy Dobnak / GS+ 48GSV2 49 · -2 ADJ
#13
Solid
MIN @ ATH
44
GS+5.1 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
MIN @ ATH, Sutter Health Park
Paired with J.T. Ginn / GS+ 42GSV2 54 · -10 ADJ
#14
Solid
ATL vs LAD
44
GS+5.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
ATL vs LAD, Truist Park
Paired with Roki Sasaki / GS+ 37GSV2 48 · -4 ADJ
Openers & short outings · 1
Starts under 2.0 innings are kept out of the ranked positions but remain visible for slate completeness.
Length
+15
5.0 innings pitched.
Misses
+4.4
2 strikeouts.
Runs
0
0 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-1.2
1 hits allowed.
Free passes
-3
2 walks allowed.
Park context
-0.6
Petco Park at 0.95 run factor.
Opponent quality
+0.1
PIT live standings context: 65-70, +24 run differential.
Opponent offense
+1
Live offense context: 4.87 R/G, 0.734 OPS.
Solid
MIA vs BOS
5.2 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 2 K
MIA vs BOS, loanDepot park
Paired with Sonny Gray / GS+ 50GSV2 62 · -8 ADJ
54
GS+WINRanking reasons
1. Length
+17
5.2 innings pitched.
2. Traffic
-4.8
4 hits allowed.
3. Free passes
-4.5
3 walks allowed.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +13.8 -> Calibrated GS+ 54
GSv2 62 / GS+ -8 adj
Middle band
Length
+17
5.2 innings pitched.
Misses
+4.4
2 strikeouts.
Runs
0
0 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-4.8
4 hits allowed.
Free passes
-4.5
3 walks allowed.
Park context
-0.5
loanDepot park at 0.96 run factor.
Opponent quality
+1.7
BOS live standings context: 73-59, +105 run differential.
Opponent offense
+0.5
Live offense context: 4.51 R/G, 0.729 OPS.
Solid
LAA vs CLE
5.2 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
LAA vs CLE, Angel Stadium
Paired with Joey Cantillo / GS+ 40GSV2 59 · -6 ADJ
53
GS+NDRanking reasons
1. Length
+17
5.2 innings pitched.
2. Misses
+8.8
4 strikeouts.
3. Traffic
-8.4
7 hits allowed.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +9.9 -> Calibrated GS+ 53
GSv2 59 / GS+ -6 adj
Middle band
Length
+17
5.2 innings pitched.
Misses
+8.8
4 strikeouts.
Runs
-5
1 earned run allowed.
Traffic
-8.4
7 hits allowed.
Free passes
-1.5
1 walks allowed.
Park context
-0.2
Angel Stadium at 0.98 run factor.
Opponent quality
0
CLE live standings context: 67-66, -5 run differential.
Opponent offense
-0.8
Live offense context: 4.03 R/G, 0.686 OPS.
Solid
PIT @ SD
5.2 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
PIT @ SD, Petco Park
Paired with Randy Vásquez / GS+ 55GSV2 62 · -9 ADJ
53
GS+LOSSRanking reasons
1. Length
+17
5.2 innings pitched.
2. Misses
+6.6
3 strikeouts.
3. Runs
-5
1 earned run allowed.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +10.6 -> Calibrated GS+ 53
GSv2 62 / GS+ -9 adj
Middle band
Length
+17
5.2 innings pitched.
Misses
+6.6
3 strikeouts.
Runs
-5
1 earned run allowed.
Traffic
-4.8
4 hits allowed.
Free passes
-3
2 walks allowed.
Park context
-0.6
Petco Park at 0.95 run factor.
Opponent quality
+0.6
SD live standings context: 72-62, +17 run differential.
Opponent offense
-0.2
Live offense context: 4.25 R/G, 0.703 OPS.
Solid
DET vs TB
7.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
DET vs TB, Comerica Park
Paired with Freddy Peralta / GS+ 62GSV2 63 · -11 ADJ
52
GS+LOSSRanking reasons
1. Length
+21
7.0 innings pitched.
2. Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
3. Misses
+8.8
4 strikeouts.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +8.1 -> Calibrated GS+ 52
GSv2 63 / GS+ -11 adj
Middle band
Length
+21
7.0 innings pitched.
Misses
+8.8
4 strikeouts.
Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-8.4
7 hits allowed.
Free passes
0
0 walks allowed.
Park context
-0.2
Comerica Park at 0.98 run factor.
Opponent quality
+1.4
TB live standings context: 78-54, +44 run differential.
Opponent offense
+0.5
Live offense context: 4.47 R/G, 0.731 OPS.
Solid
SF vs CIN
6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
SF vs CIN, Oracle Park
Paired with Nick Lodolo / GS+ 38GSV2 64 · -12 ADJ
52
GS+NDRanking reasons
1. Length
+18
6.0 innings pitched.
2. Misses
+13.2
6 strikeouts.
3. Runs
-10
2 earned runs allowed.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +10.9 -> Calibrated GS+ 52
GSv2 64 / GS+ -12 adj
Middle band
Length
+18
6.0 innings pitched.
Misses
+13.2
6 strikeouts.
Runs
-10
2 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-6
5 hits allowed.
Free passes
-1.5
1 walks allowed.
Park context
-0.7
Oracle Park at 0.94 run factor.
Opponent quality
-1.5
CIN live standings context: 62-71, -101 run differential.
Opponent offense
-0.6
Live offense context: 4.03 R/G, 0.695 OPS.
Solid
NYY vs HOU
6.0 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
NYY vs HOU, Yankee Stadium
Paired with Peter Lambert / GS+ 52GSV2 63 · -11 ADJ
52
GS+NDRanking reasons
1. Length
+18
6.0 innings pitched.
2. Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
3. Misses
+13.2
6 strikeouts.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +10.1 -> Calibrated GS+ 52
GSv2 63 / GS+ -11 adj
Middle band
Length
+18
6.0 innings pitched.
Misses
+13.2
6 strikeouts.
Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-3.6
3 hits allowed.
Free passes
-3
2 walks allowed.
Park context
+0.4
Yankee Stadium at 1.03 run factor.
Opponent quality
-0.5
HOU live standings context: 66-66, -42 run differential.
Opponent offense
+0.6
Live offense context: 4.56 R/G, 0.729 OPS.
Solid
HOU @ NYY
5.2 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 5 K
HOU @ NYY, Yankee Stadium
Paired with Elmer Rodríguez / GS+ 52GSV2 53 · -1 ADJ
52
GS+NDRanking reasons
1. Length
+17
5.2 innings pitched.
2. Misses
+11
5 strikeouts.
3. Runs
-10
2 earned runs allowed.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +7.6 -> Calibrated GS+ 52
GSv2 53 / GS+ -1 adj
Middle band
Length
+17
5.2 innings pitched.
Misses
+11
5 strikeouts.
Runs
-10
2 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-8.4
7 hits allowed.
Free passes
-4.5
3 walks allowed.
Park context
+0.4
Yankee Stadium at 1.03 run factor.
Opponent quality
+1.8
NYY live standings context: 74-57, +98 run differential.
Opponent offense
+0.3
Live offense context: 4.46 R/G, 0.718 OPS.
Solid
BOS @ MIA
5.0 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
BOS @ MIA, loanDepot park
Paired with Ryan Gusto / GS+ 54GSV2 53 · -3 ADJ
50
GS+LOSSRanking reasons
1. Length
+15
5.0 innings pitched.
2. Misses
+11
5 strikeouts.
3. Runs
-10
2 earned runs allowed.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +6.4 -> Calibrated GS+ 50
GSv2 53 / GS+ -3 adj
Middle band
Length
+15
5.0 innings pitched.
Misses
+11
5 strikeouts.
Runs
-10
2 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-8.4
7 hits allowed.
Free passes
-1.5
1 walks allowed.
Park context
-0.5
loanDepot park at 0.96 run factor.
Opponent quality
+0.3
MIA live standings context: 68-66, +19 run differential.
Opponent offense
+0.5
Live offense context: 4.46 R/G, 0.729 OPS.
Solid
KC @ TOR
6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
KC @ TOR, Rogers Centre
Paired with Spencer Miles / GS+ 47GSV2 58 · -10 ADJ
48
GS+LOSSRanking reasons
1. Length
+18
6.0 innings pitched.
2. Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
3. Misses
+11
5 strikeouts.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +3.8 -> Calibrated GS+ 48
GSv2 58 / GS+ -10 adj
Lower 35%
Length
+18
6.0 innings pitched.
Misses
+11
5 strikeouts.
Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-7.2
6 hits allowed.
Free passes
-1.5
1 walks allowed.
Park context
+0.2
Rogers Centre at 1.02 run factor.
Opponent quality
-0.8
TOR live standings context: 64-69, -57 run differential.
Opponent offense
-0.9
Live offense context: 3.93 R/G, 0.685 OPS.
Solid
WSH vs COL
2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
WSH vs COL, Nationals Park
Paired with Tanner Gordon / GS+ 59GSV2 47 · +1 ADJ
48
GS+NDRanking reasons
1. Length
+6
2.0 innings pitched.
2. Opponent quality
-2.8
COL live standings context: 51-81, -144 run differential.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +2.4 -> Calibrated GS+ 48
GSv2 47 / GS+ +1 adj
Lower 35%
Length
+6
2.0 innings pitched.
Misses
+2.2
1 strikeouts.
Runs
0
0 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-2.4
2 hits allowed.
Free passes
-1.5
1 walks allowed.
Park context
0
Nationals Park at 1.00 run factor.
Opponent quality
-2.8
COL live standings context: 51-81, -144 run differential.
Opponent offense
+0.9
Live offense context: 4.68 R/G, 0.737 OPS.
Solid
TOR vs KC
2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K
TOR vs KC, Rogers Centre
Paired with Randy Dobnak / GS+ 48GSV2 49 · -2 ADJ
47
GS+NDRanking reasons
1. Length
+6
2.0 innings pitched.
2. Traffic
-2.4
2 hits allowed.
3. Misses
+2.2
1 strikeouts.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +4.3 -> Calibrated GS+ 47
GSv2 49 / GS+ -2 adj
Lower 35%
Length
+6
2.0 innings pitched.
Misses
+2.2
1 strikeouts.
Runs
0
0 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-2.4
2 hits allowed.
Free passes
0
0 walks allowed.
Park context
+0.2
Rogers Centre at 1.02 run factor.
Opponent quality
-1.6
KC live standings context: 59-74, -89 run differential.
Opponent offense
-0.1
Live offense context: 4.22 R/G, 0.714 OPS.
Solid
MIN @ ATH
5.1 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
MIN @ ATH, Sutter Health Park
Paired with J.T. Ginn / GS+ 42GSV2 54 · -10 ADJ
44
GS+NDRanking reasons
1. Length
+16
5.1 innings pitched.
2. Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
3. Misses
+11
5 strikeouts.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +0.2 -> Calibrated GS+ 44
GSv2 54 / GS+ -10 adj
Lower 35%
Length
+16
5.1 innings pitched.
Misses
+11
5 strikeouts.
Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-7.2
6 hits allowed.
Free passes
-1.5
1 walks allowed.
Park context
0
Sutter Health Park at 1.00 run factor.
Opponent quality
-3.2
ATH live standings context: 52-81, -188 run differential.
Opponent offense
+0.1
Live offense context: 4.33 R/G, 0.719 OPS.
Solid
ATL vs LAD
5.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
ATL vs LAD, Truist Park
Paired with Roki Sasaki / GS+ 37GSV2 48 · -4 ADJ
44
GS+NDRanking reasons
1. Length
+15
5.0 innings pitched.
2. Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
3. Misses
+6.6
3 strikeouts.
Additive breakdown
Earned total +0.6 -> Calibrated GS+ 44
GSv2 48 / GS+ -4 adj
Lower 35%
Length
+15
5.0 innings pitched.
Misses
+6.6
3 strikeouts.
Runs
-15
3 earned runs allowed.
Traffic
-6
5 hits allowed.
Free passes
-4.5
3 walks allowed.
Park context
+0.1
Truist Park at 1.01 run factor.
Opponent quality
+2.8
LAD live standings context: 80-52, +150 run differential.
Opponent offense
+1.6
Live offense context: 4.95 R/G, 0.761 OPS.