Schlittler and Misiorowski win unanimous Cy Young honors
The Yankees and Brewers pitchers became the third pair to win both leagues’ awards unanimously in the same season.
Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees won the 2026 AL Cy Young Award, while Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers took the NL honor. Each pitcher was ranked first by all 30 voters in his league.
Schlittler finished with a 1.95 ERA, the lowest in the AL, and a 0.919 WHIP across 193.2 innings. He recorded 239 strikeouts and 49 walks in his second season, with fellow Yankees pitchers Gerrit Cole and Max Fried contending with injuries.
Misiorowski also completed his second season. His 1.80 ERA, 0.802 WHIP and 252 strikeouts led the majors. He pitched 174.2 innings and allowed 44 walks.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease placed second in AL voting, followed by Parker Messick of the Cleveland Guardians. In the NL, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez took second, finishing one point ahead of Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale.
Only two previous seasons had produced unanimous winners in both leagues: Denny McLain and Bob Gibson won in 1968, while Justin Verlander and Sandy Alcantara did so in 2022. Separate Cy Young awards for the two leagues began in 1967.
