Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers and Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees have been honored as the Cy Young Award winners, confirming their status as the top pitchers in the 2026 MLB season. Both players claimed all 30 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
The Brewers’ Champion
Misiorowski led the Brewers to their first World Series title. His performance included a league-leading 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts over 30 starts. These achievements contributed to the Brewers’ 103-win season. His fastball, sometimes clocked at 105.5 mph, highlights his dominance. Misiorowski’s pitching also earned him an exceptional 0.80 WHIP and 6.6 fWAR. He’s the fourth player in Brewers history to win this award after Corbin Burnes, Pete Vuckovich, and Rollie Fingers. This season, he became the first since Randy Johnson to win a Cy Young and a World Series in the same year.
Yankees’ Rising Star
In the American League, Schlittler emerged as a key player for the Yankees, achieving a 1.95 ERA, and 239 strikeouts in 33 starts. His contributions were crucial as the Yankees’ pitching staff posted the best ERA in the league. Schlittler showed remarkable performance on the road with a 1.16 ERA over 17 starts. Though he grew up a Red Sox fan, Schlittler’s evolution through mechanical changes and muscle gain increased his velocity. This transformation helped him secure his position at the Yankees.
Future Prospects
Both pitchers have promising futures. Misiorowski has a World Series ring, and Schlittler has proven himself repeatedly on big stages. Their achievements suggest they will continue to impact the league significantly.
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