For the record, it was discussed yesterday whether Clayton Kershaw was a #1, #2, or #3. I think the answer is d. Neither – Clayton is a #2.5. There. That’s my final statement on it. How many aces have 33 starts anymore? Only 31 pitchers in MLB had more than 31 starts last season. So there is that! Of those 31 pitchers who had ERA’s below 3.00, there are only 12 who do and Clayton Kershaw is one of those 12 with the Ace-like Quality of having an ERA below 3.00. He was also one of three that had ERAs below 2.