The Cy Young Award is given annually to the best pitcher in each league. From its establishment in 1956 until 1966, it was presented to the best pitcher in Major League Baseball. Since 1967, there is one winner from each of the American and National leagues.

Denton True "Cy" Young (March 29, 1867 – November 4, 1955) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher. Born in Gilmore, Ohio, he worked on his family's farm as a youth before starting his professional baseball career. Young entered the major leagues in 1890 with the National League's Cleveland Spiders and

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Named for the winningest pitcher in baseball history, the Cy Young Award is voted upon by the Baseball Writers' Association of America prior to the beginning of the postseason. From 1956 to 1966, the award was given to one pitcher, but has been …

Jul 23, 2024 · From 1956 to 1966, one pitcher won the award, but since 1967, one pitcher from the American League and one from the National League wins. Check out the complete list of MLB Cy Young winners.

Nov 15, 2023 · Here is the full list of pitchers who have won multiple Cy Young Awards. The Rocket is the Cy Young Award record-holder, with an incredible seven. Clemens won Cy Young Awards in both leagues, with four different teams: the Red Sox, Blue Jays, Yankees and Astros. Here are just a few fun facts about Clemens' Cy Young collection:

Nov 21, 2024 · Here is a complete list of every Cy Young winner ahead of the 2024 champions being announced, as well as explanations on those who have won the award multiple times. In baseball, everyone loves...

Cy Young left a legacy as a pitcher that is unlikely to ever be matched. The right-hander won 511 games during his tenure in baseball, almost 100 more than any other pitcher in history. He recorded 30 victories on five occasions and won 20-or-more games 16 times.

Jan 18, 2025 · Cy Young (born March 29, 1867, Gilmore, Ohio, U.S.—died Nov. 4, 1955, Newcomerstown, Ohio) was an American professional baseball player, winner of more major league games (511) than any other pitcher.

This site features anecdotes, stories and stats about Cy Young Award winners and the many pitchers who received votes but didn’t win. The site covers remarkable, odd or mystifying details about these pitchers who were, for at least one season, considered among the best in the game.