Yankees’ Cam Schlittler Joins Jacob Misiorowski in Unanimous Cy Young History
Schlittler’s dominant season
Schlittler received every first-place vote from the 30-person electorate. Across 193.2 innings, he recorded a 1.95 ERA and a 0.919 WHIP, while striking out 239 batters and issuing 49 walks.
The right-hander built on an encouraging rookie year and became the Yankees’ leading starter. Gerrit Cole and Max Fried dealt with injuries, leaving Schlittler to emerge as a key young player for a team seeking youth.
A rare awards pairing
Misiorowski, of the Milwaukee Brewers, claimed the National League Cy Young Award alongside Schlittler’s American League win. The two had been viewed as strong favorites in their respective leagues.
They joined two earlier pairs of unanimous winners: Denny McLain and Bob Gibson in 1968, and Justin Verlander and Sandy Alcantara in 2022. Those remain the only other seasons with unanimous winners in both leagues since the award expanded to each league in 1967.
Yankees gain a young ace
Schlittler’s award marks a major milestone after his promising first season in the majors. His results across a heavy workload put him among the league’s most effective pitchers in 2026.
The Yankees have dealt with injuries to established starters Cole and Fried, and Schlittler’s rise gives the club a young pitcher to build around. His unanimous selection places him in a small group of American League winners.
Key points
- Cam Schlittler won the AL Cy Young Award with all 30 first-place votes.
- Jacob Misiorowski won the NL award, making both league winners unanimous.
- Schlittler posted a 1.95 ERA over 193.2 innings in 2026.
- The pair became the third duo to win both awards unanimously in one season since 1967.