Yankees’ Schlittler Wins Unanimous Cy Young
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New York Yankees right‑hander Cam Schlittler was unanimously selected as the American League Cy Young winner, marking the 14th unanimous AL choice and the third for the Yankees.
He joins Gerrit Cole (2023) and Ron Guidry (1978) as unanimous winners in the Bronx.
The AL list includes four two‑time unanimous winners—Justin Verlander, Johan Santana, Pedro Martinez, and Roger Clemens—along with Tarik Skubal, Shane Bieber, and Denny McLain.
Schlittler’s victory is the seventh by a Yankees pitcher, following Bob Turley, Whitey Ford, Sparky Lyle, and Clemens.
Dylan Cease finished second, his second runner‑up finish.
Ballots were submitted before postseason play and are tabulated on a system awarding seven points for first place, four for second, three for third, two for fourth, and one for fifth.
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Timeline
- On October 1 1978 Ron Guidry wins AL Cy Young unanimously.
- On October 1 2001 Roger Clemens wins AL Cy Young unanimously.
- On October 1 2011 Justin Verlander wins AL Cy Young unanimously.
- On October 1 2023 Gerrit Cole wins AL Cy Young unanimously.
- On November 11 2026 Cam Schlittler wins AL Cy Young unanimously.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Unanimous award boosts Yankees’ national profile Possible long-term US impact: Elevates franchise’s pitching legacy Most affected groups: Yankees fans, MLB pitching community Reader priority: High interest for baseball enthusiasts
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