New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler and Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski have won the American League and National League Cy Young Awards by unanimous votes. Both players received every first-place vote from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, recognising outstanding seasons on the mound. The achievement is especially notable because both pitchers delivered dominant performances during their first full major league seasons. Their results also came in a year when Milwaukee completed a successful championship campaign and the Yankees remained competitive in the American League.
Schlittler finished the regular season with a 14-6 record and a 1.95 earned run average across 33 starts. He recorded 239 strikeouts and became the third Yankees pitcher this century to win the American League award. His ERA was the lowest in the league since 2022 and ranked among the best figures in the franchise’s history for a qualified pitcher. Misiorowski finished with a 16-5 record, a 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts. He played an important role in Milwaukee’s championship season and also won two games during the team’s World Series victory over Tampa Bay.
The voting recognised regular-season performance, meaning postseason results did not count towards the final decision. Misiorowski’s World Series contribution nevertheless added to the attention surrounding his breakthrough year. The award announcements were part of a wider ceremony that recognised several other players. Houston’s Yordan Alvarez received three honours after leading the majors in several offensive categories, while Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong won the National League Hank Aaron Award. The results highlight a new generation of players making a strong impact across Major League Baseball. For Schlittler and Misiorowski, the unanimous decisions provide major recognition at the beginning of what could become long careers at the highest level.
