Yankees All Time Top Opening Day Pitchers

Jan 6, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks former pitcher Randy Johnson speaks at a press conference to discuss his induction into the baseball Hall of Fame at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Number Five: Randy Johnson.

The big unit is one of only three Yankee opening day starters, with two or more opening day decisions, that has a perfect record. His record was 2-0. Although he is often considered as an overall disappointment in pinstripes, his entire career was of course just the opposite. Johnson was a ten time all star, a four time ERA champion, a five time Cy Young winner and a nine time strike out champion.

And Johnson always maintained supreme confidence. Even as the expectations and the pressure of playing for the Yankees mounted, his belief in his ability never waivered.  ¨People who say they’re not nervous – I would be kind of curious to see how successful you are at what you do and how long you’ve done it,¨ he said according to BrainyQuote.com. ¨And what is success in your eyes? Have you separated yourself from everyone else in that craft? Or have you settled amongst the pack?¨

His 2-0 opening day record for the Yankees earns him fifth place in our ranking.