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Misiorowski and Schlittler win unanimous Cy Young Awards for 2026
Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski and Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler were each named unanimous Cy Young Award winners for their leagues in the 2026 MLB season, with all 30 first-place votes from the BBWAA.
Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski and Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler were each named unanimous Cy Young Award winners for the 2026 Major League Baseball season, the Baseball Writers' Association of America announced Wednesday. Both pitchers received all 30 first-place votes, and both were widely regarded as the favorites heading into the announcement.
Misiorowski took the National League award after a dominant season on the mound for Milwaukee. He posted a 1.80 ERA and led the league with 252 strikeouts in 30 starts, while holding opposing hitters to a 0.80 WHIP. His 6.6 fWAR was the best figure among all pitchers. The Brewers won 103 regular-season games, and Misiorowski becomes the fourth Milwaukee pitcher to claim the Cy Young Award. He is also the first pitcher since Randy Johnson in 2001 to win the Cy Young and win the World Series in the same season.
Misiorowski's arm was also among the most powerful of the year. He threw the fastest pitch by a starter in the Statcast era, reaching 105.5 mph, and he averaged 100.6 mph on his fastball across the season.
Schlittler captured the American League honor with the Yankees, leading the league with a 1.95 ERA and striking out 239 batters in 33 starts. New York led all of Major League Baseball in staff ERA, and Schlittler allowed one run or fewer in 21 of his starts. He was particularly effective on the road, posting a 1.16 ERA in 17 away starts.
His rise is a notable development story. Schlittler was a seventh-round draft pick out of Northeastern and developed through the Yankees system. His fastball velocity climbed from the low 90s into triple digits as his career progressed, a jump that helped turn him into the American League's top starter.
The voting also revealed close races behind the winners. In the National League, Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez finished second and Braves left-hander Chris Sale finished third. In the American League, Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease was second and Guardians right-hander Parker Messick was third.
The awards season also marked the debut of a new honor, the Reliever of the Year Award. Padres closer Mason Miller won the National League version, while Blue Jays reliever Louis Varland claimed the American League award.
Both Misiorowski and Schlittler are still early in their careers, and each is expected to have more seasons ahead as the league's leading starters.
Source: foxnews.com
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