Jacob Misiorowski earned the National League Cy Young Award after a remarkable season with the Milwaukee Brewers, leading them to their first World Series victory. He set a new record for velocity as a starting pitcher. In the American League, Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees was also a unanimous Cy Young choice. Both players completed their first full MLB seasons after debuting in 2025.

The Baseball Writers Association of America noted this is the third time both leagues’ Cy Young winners were unanimous. Previous instances occurred in 2022 with Justin Verlander and Sandy Alcantara, and in 1968 with Denny McLain and Bob Gibson.

Louis Varland of Toronto received the AL reliever of the year award, while San Diego’s Mason Miller secured the NL version. This year marks the first time the BBWAA voted for a reliever of the year.

Misiorowski’s Impressive Season

Misiorowski joins previous Brewers Cy Young winners Rollie Fingers, Pete Vuckovich, and Corbin Burnes. His stats include a 1.80 ERA, 252 strikeouts, and a .157 batting average against him, leading the majors in these categories. Only Sandy Koufax, J.R. Richard, and Mike Scott have achieved these feats since 1950. His .157 batting average allowed is the lowest since 1900 for pitchers with 100 or more innings.

Misiorowski posted an 0.80 WHIP, the lowest since Pedro Martinez’s 0.73 in 2000. He went 16-5 in the regular season, with an unprecedented 1,115 pitches over 100 mph, breaking Jordan Hicks’ record of 673 in 2018. In the World Series, he delivered 5 2/3 shutout innings in the clinching Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Among the runners-up for the NL Cy Young were Cristopher Sánchez and Chris Sale. Sánchez recorded an 18-7 season with a 2.91 ERA, while Sale, a former Cy Young winner, went 14-9 with a 2.16 ERA.

Schlittler’s Dominant Performance

Cam Schlittler became the second Yankees pitcher in four years to claim the Cy Young. Gerrit Cole last won the award for the Yankees in 2023. Manager Aaron Boone praised Schlittler for his consistent dominance and hard work, calling him a foundational player for the franchise.

Schlittler ended his season with a league-best 1.95 ERA and 239 strikeouts, ranking high in Yankees’ history. His 239 strikeouts tied him with Dylan Cease, trailing only Gavin Williams. Schlittler received all 30 first-place votes. Cease was second with an 11-6 record and a 2.40 ERA, while Parker Messick came third with a 12-9 record and 193 strikeouts.

Reliever of the Year Awards

Louis Varland’s performance included a 1.27 ERA, 35 saves, and 97 strikeouts, earning him reliever of the year. In the NL, Mason Miller’s stats included a 1.67 ERA, 38 saves, and 129 strikeouts.

Cleveland’s Cade Smith and Tampa Bay’s Bryan Baker followed Varland in the voting. In the NL, Jhoan Duran and Milwaukee’s Trevor Megill finished behind Miller.