Milwaukee Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski Wins National League Cy Young Award

The Milwaukee Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski has been awarded the National League Cy Young Award for his outstanding performance this season. The award was announced on Wednesday night, recognizing Misiorowski's crucial role in helping the Brewers secure their first World Series title. His impressive velocity set a new standard for starting pitchers.

Misiorowski is not alone in receiving recognition, as New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler has been unanimously chosen to win the American League Cy Young Award. Both players made their major league debuts in the summer of 2025 and have completed their first full season in the big leagues. This achievement marks a significant milestone for both Misiorowski and Schlittler.

Misiorowski's award is also notable as it makes him the fourth Brewer to win a Cy Young Award, joining Rollie Fingers, Pete Vuckovich, and Corbin Burnes. The Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) voted on the awards, with Toronto's Louis Varland winning the AL reliever of the year award in a new category introduced this season.

Jacob Misiorowski's impressive performance on the mound has earned him a prestigious award, as he took home the NL Cy Young Award. This achievement is especially notable given his exceptional control and velocity, with 1,115 pitches thrown at or above 100 mph during the regular season.

The Brewers pitcher also set a new record for most pitches of 100 mph or more in a single season since tracking began in 2008, surpassing Jordan Hicks' previous mark by a significant margin. Misiorowski's impressive work on the mound was not limited to his regular-season performance, as he threw 5 2/3 shutout innings in Game 5 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The other nominees for the NL Cy Young Award included Philadelphia's Cristopher Sánchez and Atlanta's Chris Sale, who both had strong seasons but ultimately fell short. Misiorowski's impressive stats, including a low ERA, make his award well-deserved, and he will surely be remembered as one of the standout pitchers in recent years.

Jacob Misiorowski's impressive stats have earned him a well-deserved Cy Young Award, but he wasn't the only standout pitcher to receive recognition this season.

Cam Schlittler from the Yankees has won the award, becoming the second Yankee pitcher in four years to do so. Gerrit Cole was the first Yankee to win it with the team in 2023, breaking a drought that dated back to Roger Clemens' win in 2001. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Schlittler and his team.

Schlitter's impressive performance on the field has been praised by Yankees manager Aaron Boone, who noted that he had "as dominant a season as a starting pitcher can have from start to finish". Boone also highlighted Schlittler's tireless work ethic and dedication to refinement, which have allowed him to truly flourish as a player.

In his first full season in the big leagues, Schlittler accumulated an impressive number of strikeouts, tying for second in the AL with 239. This feat is all the more remarkable given that he only made his MLB debut in the summer of 2025, and his performance has cemented his place among the top pitchers in the league.

Jacob Misiorowski received all 30 first-place votes in the Cy Young Award voting, solidifying his position as one of the top pitchers in the league.

In a closely contested second place, Dylan Cease garnered 22 of the 30 first-place votes, with Bryan Messick receiving seven. The other second-place vote went to Drew Rasmussen, who finished fourth overall.

Cade Smith from Cleveland and Bryan Baker from Tampa Bay rounded out the top three in the voting, each securing significant recognition for their impressive performances.