Randy Johnson , the Opening Day starter from 1999 to 2004TheArizona Diamondbacks are aMajor League Baseball (MLB)franchise based inPhoenix, Arizona . They play in theNational League West division. 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] [ 2] Opening Day starting pitchers in their 21 seasons. The 10 starters have a combined Opening Day record of eight wins , seven losses (8–7), and six no decisions .[ 3] [ 4]
Randy Johnson holds the Diamondbacks' record for most Opening Day starts with six, and has an Opening Day record of 3–2.Brandon Webb started four Opening Days, andIan Kennedy has been the Opening Day starter thrice.[ 3] Andy Benes ,Javier Vázquez ,Dan Haren , andWade Miley have started one Opening Day each.[ 3] winning percentage as the Opening Day starting pitcher with a record of 2–0.[ 3] [ 5] [ 3] [ 3]
Overall, the Diamondbacks have a record of 8–7 at home on Opening Day, compared to a 4–2 record at away games.[ 3] National League Division Series (NLDS) playoff games in1999 ,2001 ,2002 ,2007 ,2011 ,2017 , and2023 , winning theNational League Championship Series in2001 and2023 , and theWorld Series in2001 .
Season Each year is linked to an article about that particular Diamondbacks season. W Win L Loss ND (W) No decision by starting pitcher; Diamondbacks won gameND (L) No decision by starting pitcher; Diamondbacks lost game Pitcher(#) Number of appearances as Opening Day starter with the Diamondbacks * Advanced to thepostseason ** WonNational League Championship Series † WonWorld Series
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