Cy Young winners Jacob Misiorowski and Cam Schlittler just put up a 2026 tandem not seen since 1905
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Key Points:
- Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers and Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees were named the 2026 Cy Young Award winners for the National League and American League, respectively, both receiving unanimous votes.
- Misiorowski led the majors with an ERA+ of 232, while Schlittler led the American League with an ERA+ of 215, marking exceptional pitching performances well above league averages.
- Their achievements place them among a rare group of pitchers since 1900 to post a 200+ ERA+ in a qualifying season, with only six seasons ever featuring multiple pitchers reaching this mark.
- At ages 24 and 25, Misiorowski and Schlittler represent a historically rare combination of youth and elite pitching excellence, comparable only to a similar duo from 1905.
- Both pitchers struck out over 30% of batters faced, indicating dominant stuff and suggesting strong potential for multiple future Cy Young wins.
