The Best Pitchers In New York Yankees History

Updated January 6, 2020 753 votes 51 voters50 items

List RulesVote up the top pitchers to take the mound for the Yankees.

The best pitchers in New York Yankees history are all part of a long legacy of stellar pitching that stretches back to the beginnings of the franchise. Whether they were starters who became a key part of a winning pitching rotation or relievers who filled out the back end of the pitching staff, all of these players have been integral to the Yankees becoming the most successful franchise in the history of the sport.

Former stars like Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens appear below, as well as Hall of Fame starting pitchers like Mike Mussina and Whitey Ford. Of course, there is Mariano Rivera, who began and ended his lengthy championship career as part of the Yankees roster.

So vote up the top pitchers in New York Yankees history. Help choose the players who contributed the most to the franchise over the years and those who helped the team win games when it mattered.

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Whitey Ford
Yankees career: 1950, 1953–1967

Yankees WAR: 53.5
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Mariano Rivera
Yankees career: 1995-2013

Yankees WAR: 56.3
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Ron Guidry
Yankees career: 1975–1988

Yankees WAR: 47.8
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Andy Pettitte
Yankees career: 1995–2003, 2007–2010, 2012–2013

Yankees WAR: 51.3
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Lefty Gomez
Yankees career: 1930–1942

Yankees WAR: 43.2
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Mike Mussina
Yankees career: 2001–2008

Yankees WAR: 35.1
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Mel Stottlemyre
Yankees career: 1964–1974

Yankees WAR: 40.7
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Red Ruffing
Yankees career: 1930–1942, 1945–1946

Yankees WAR: 46.5
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Herb Pennock
Yankees career: 1923–1933

Yankees WAR: 33.4
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Roger Clemens
Yankees career: 1999–2003, 2007

Wins Above Replacement: 21.2
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Goose Gossage
Yankees career: 1978–1983, 1989

Yankees WAR: 18.7
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David Cone
Yankees career: 1995–2000

Yankees WAR: 20.3
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Dave Righetti
Yankees career: 1979–1990

Yankees WAR: 22.8