The Cy Young voting results showed a clear consensus in both leagues. Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski and New York Yankees star Cam Schlittler each claimed the award unanimously, receiving every first-place vote from the voters in their respective leagues.
Mikey’s Data on X (formerly Twitter) reports that this marks just the third time in MLB history that both Cy Young Awards have been decided unanimously. The only previous instances occurred in 1968 and 2022.
The 1968 Cy Young honors went to two pitchers who delivered exceptional seasons. St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Bob Gibson claimed the National League award after allowing just enough runs to finish with a 1.12 ERA in 304.2 innings. Detroit Tigers ace Denny McLain swept the American League vote, recording a 1.96 ERA while logging 336 innings.
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The last time both leagues had unanimous Cy Young winners was in 2022, when Justin Verlander took home the American League honor and Sandy Alcantara claimed the National League award. Verlander won 18 of his 28 starts and posted a 1.95 ERA while leading the Houston Astros’ rotation during their World Series championship run. Alcantara, meanwhile, delivered a career-defining campaign, topping the majors with 228.2 innings pitched and six complete games while finishing with a 2.28 ERA.
Jacob Misiorowski and Cam Schlittler’s unanimous Cy Young wins
Oct 23, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) reacts after pitching against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning in game one of the 2026 World Series at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
There was little doubt surrounding Misiorowski’s Cy Young case after his remarkable 2026 campaign. The Brewers right-hander posted a 1.80 ERA over 174.2 innings while playing a major role in Milwaukee’s run to its first World Series championship. His overpowering arsenal featured a four-seam fastball averaging above 100.5 mph, and he used it to fan 252 hitters, producing an eye-popping rate of 12.98 strikeouts per nine innings.
Oct 11, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) reacts to a call for a balk during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
After getting his first taste of the majors and showing promise during the 2025 postseason, Schlittler took a major step forward the following year and became a frontline starter for the Yankees. He finished 2026 with a 1.95 ERA over 33 starts and 193.2 innings, putting together a campaign that separated him from the rest of the American League Cy Young field.
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