No. 1 / Games Started / October 8, 2026
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Daily leader
Daily leaders
Games Started: October 8, 2026
Daily leaders for Games Started on October 8, 2026. Games in which the pitcher throws the first pitch for their team.
View player statsAll players with a recorded value for this game day; no season qualification minimum. Rates use this day’s combined game totals; undefined rates are unavailable. Data refreshed Oct 10, 2026, 3:49 AM UTC.
Games on October 8, 2026
| # | Player | Team | GS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  H. SmithHagen Smith |  CWS | |
| 2 |  P. MessickParker Messick |  CLE |
- GS
- Games in which the pitcher throws the first pitch for their team.
Understanding daily Games Started
Games in which the pitcher throws the first pitch for their team.
Daily totals include a player's games on the selected date, including doubleheaders. Rates are calculated from the combined counts. Missing inputs and zero-denominator ratios are unavailable, rather than zero.
Source: MLB game statistics and MLBDB derived measures.