Sandy Alcántara 12-K World Series Start (2020)

Lore & Background

Sandy Alcántara was the Marlins' Opening Day starting pitcher from 2020 through 2023. He is one of the team's notable Opening Day starters.

Reader's Guide

The Marlins have used 17 different Opening Day starting pitchers in their 27 seasons. Nine pitchers have started on two or more Opening Days: Charlie Hough, Kevin Brown, Alex Fernandez, Ryan Dempster, Josh Beckett, Dontrelle Willis, Josh Johnson, Ricky Nolasco, and José Ureña. Beckett and Johnson hold the record for most Opening Day starts as a Marlin, with three each.

Did You Know?

• No Marlins Opening Day starter received a no-decision until the team's 24th season in 2016.
• The longest Opening Day winning streak for Marlins starting pitchers is four years, from 1997 to 2000.
• At their current home of Marlins Park, Opening Day pitchers have a record of 1–5 with one no-decision.