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The Cy Young Award is given annually to the best pitcher in each league. From its establishment in 1956 until 1966, it was presented to the best pitcher in Major League Baseball. Since 1967, there is one winner from each of the American and National leagues.
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Sep 11, 2016 · The winner of the 1979 National League Cy Young Award was Bruce Sutter of the Chicago Cubs. Award Voting
PlayerTeamPointsPoints Share (max Points)720.600 (120)660.550 (120)410.342 (120)200.167 (120)- L. Mike Flanagan, Baltimore Orioles
- L. Bruce Sutter, Chicago Cubs
- L. Ron Guidry, New York Yankees
- L. Gaylord Perry, San Diego Padres
- L. Sparky Lyle, New York Yankees
- L. Steve Carlton, Philadelphia Phillies
- L. Jim Palmer, Baltimore Orioles
- L. Randy Jones, San Diego Padres
- L. Tom Seaver, New York Mets
- L. Catfish Hunter, Oakland Athletics
26 of 28 first-place votes Led league in:Wins (23), shutouts (5) Noteworthy: It was the only season Flanagan received Cy Young Award votes. He was not in the top 10 in the A.L. in WAR but was fourth in ERA (3.08). Dennis Eckersley tied for the league lead in WAR (7.2 with Jerry Koosman) and led the A.L. in ERA+ (149) but finished seventh in voting....
10 of 24 first-place votes Led league in:Saves (37) Noteworthy:Sutter edged Joe Niekro by just six voting points. It was the first of fourconsecutive seasons league the league in saves, five overall in his career. Background resources: Baseball-reference.com page, Hall of Fame bio, SABR bio
28 of 28 first-place votes Led league in:Wins (25), ERA (1.74), shutouts (9), ERA+ (208), FIP (2.19), WHIP (0.946) Noteworthy:Guidry finished second in A.L. MVP voting to Jim Rice, although Guidry had thehigher WAR (9.6 to 7.6). His .893 win percentage (25-3) is the highest of anypitcher to win 20+ games in the Cy Young Award era. Background resour...
22 of 24 first-place votes Led league in:Wins (21) Noteworthy: Perryallowed just nine home runs in 260.2 innings. He is one of just five Cy YoungAward winners to make 30 or more starts and allow less than 10 home runs. Hewas seventh in ERA (2.73) and not in the top 10 of WAR, which was dominated byAtlanta knuckleballer Phil Niekro (10.4). Niekro fi...
9 of 28 first-place votes Led league in:Games (70), games finished (60) Noteworthy: Lyle had26 saves and a 2.17 ERA. He finished sixth in MVP voting. Six pitchers receivedfirst-place votes leaving Lyle with the second-lowest total vote points (56)ever. Perry (1970 had 55). Background resources: Baseball-reference.com page, SABR bio
17 of 24 first-place votes Led league in:Wins (23), Noteworthy: Fivepitchers received first-place votes, all were 20-game winners. Rick Reuscheland John Candelaria both had higher WAR and ERA+ than Carlton. A win would haveelevated the impression of either of their careers quite a bit. Tom Seaver alsohad a solid case. Tommy John finished second. Bu...
19 of 24 first-place votes Led league in:Wins (22), Innings (315) Noteworthy: Mark“the Bird” Fidrych was the pitching story of 1976, but Palmer had the “you mustknock out the champion to beat the champion” factor as the defending Cy winnerand one of the most consistent pitchers in the American League from the mid-60sinto the ‘80s. Fidrych had a muc...
15 of 24 first-place votes Led league in:Wins (22), complete games (25), innings (315.1) WHIP (1.027) Noteworthy: Jonesled the league in losses in 1974 then posted back-to-back 20-win seasonsfinishing second in Cy voting in 1975 before moving to the top in 1976 ahead ofJerry Koosman. Jones had one of the lowest strikeout rates of any Cy Youngwinner...
15 of 24 first-place votes Led league in:Wins (22), Strikeouts (243), FIP (2.35), WAR (7.8) Noteworthy:As dominant as the Cincinnati Big Red Machine was in 1975, they had a verybalanced pitching staff with no standouts. Don Gullett finished fifth in CyYoung voting. Seaver had two more wins than Randy Jones, who received sevenfirst-place votes and h...
12 of 24 first-place votes Led league in:Wins (25), ERA (2.49), WHIP (0.986) Noteworthy: It wasHunter’s career high in wins and his third out of four consecutive seasons inthe top four of Cy Young voting. He won 20+ games for five consecutive seasonsas the A’s dominated the A.L. and won the World Series in 1972, ‘73, and ’74.Six A.L. pitchers won 2...
Winners and Vote Totals for the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year Awards.
On November 7, 1979 — Chicago Cubs closer Bruce Sutter wins the 1979 National League Cy Young Award by a 72-66 margin over Houston Astros starter Joe Niekro. Joe ties with his brother Phil for the league lead in victories with 21. J.R. Richard finishes third in the voting despite leading the league in ERA (2.71) and strikeouts 313.
Cy Young. Named for the winningest pitcher in baseball history, the Cy Young Award is voted upon by the Baseball Writers' Association of America prior to the beginning of the postseason. From 1956 to 1966, the award was given to one pitcher, but has been given to one pitcher per league since 1967.
Oct 23, 2023 · Explore the full list of Cy Young Award winners in both the American and National Leagues, including pitchers who have achieved this prestigious honor multiple times and much more on...
