MLB Network’s number 1 ranked SP for each of the past 15 years

Before every season, MLB Network releases its top 10 players at every position. Over the past 15 years, there have been eight different pitchers to crack the number one spot, with Clayton Kershaw leading the way with being named the number one pitcher five different times.

There are two other pitchers who have been named the top pitcher multiple times in the past 15 years. Let’s take a look at who they are and a season-by-season look at the rankings.

2011 Season: Roy Halladay, Philadelphia PhilliesPhillies starter Roy Halladay throws in the first inning against the Cubs at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on June 10, 2011.2012 Season: Roy Halladay, Philadelphia Phillies2013 Season: Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers

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2014 Season: Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles DodgersOct 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) reacts in the twelfth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game three of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images2015 Season: Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers2016 Season: Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers2017 Season: Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers2018 Season: Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers2019 Season: Max Scherzer, Washington NationalsJul 29, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports2020 Season: Jacob deGrom, New York Mets2021 Season: Jacob deGrom, New York Mets2022 Season: Jacob deGrom, New York MetsOct 8, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) reacts after giving a home run against the San Diego Padres in the third inning during game two of the Wild Card series for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field.Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports2023 Season: Corbin Burnes, Milwaukee Brewers2024 Season: Gerrit Cole, New York Yankees2025 Season: Zack Wheeler, Philadelphia PhilliesAug 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories on The Big Lead —