Who is the best Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher of all time?
From the Dodgers' 1960s golden age legends to modern three-time Cy Young winners and international sensations, this ranking covers over six decades of pitching excellence at one of baseball's most storied franchises.
Sandy Koufax
The first three-time Cy Young Award winner whose transcendent 1960s peak produced four no-hitters, a perfect game, and a 1.73 ERA in his final season.
Clayton Kershaw
The franchise's all-time leader in WAR and the greatest left-handed pitcher of his generation, winning three Cy Young Awards and an MVP with the Dodgers.
Don Drysdale
The intimidating right-hander who formed one of baseball's greatest pitching duos alongside Koufax, winning the Cy Young in 1962 and setting the consecutive scoreless innings record.
Fernando Valenzuela
The Mexican sensation who triggered 'Fernandomania' in 1981 by winning both the Cy Young and Rookie of the Year, becoming one of the Dodgers' most beloved figures ever.
Orel Hershiser
The 1988 World Series hero who set the all-time consecutive scoreless innings record at 59, won the Cy Young Award, and delivered one of the greatest pitching performances in playoff history.
Don Sutton
A Hall of Fame right-hander who spent 16 seasons with the Dodgers, winning 233 games and appearing in five World Series while becoming one of the franchise's most consistent workhorses.
Hideo Nomo
The Japanese trailblazer who sparked 'Nomomania' upon arriving in 1995, winning NL Rookie of the Year and throwing two no-hitters while opening the door for international players.
Zack Greinke
The cerebral right-hander whose 2015 season was one of the finest in modern baseball history, finishing with a 1.66 ERA and second in Cy Young voting.
Claude Osteen
A steady and reliable starter of the 1960s who partnered with Koufax and Drysdale to give the Dodgers one of baseball's most formidable rotations.
Tommy John
The pitcher who lent his name to one of baseball's most famous surgical procedures, winning over 80 games as a Dodger and becoming a franchise mainstay in the 1970s.
Shohei Ohtani
The generational two-way superstar who signed with the Dodgers in 2024, returning to the mound in 2025 to continue his unprecedented legacy as both ace starter and elite slugger.
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