Pitchers Who Have Won the Cy Young and World Series Award in the Same Year

Just 10 Pitchers Have Won Both Awards in the Same Year

Of all the coveted awards in Major League Baseball, the Cy Young Award and the World Series trophy are the most prestigious. Only 10 pitchers in MLB history have won both awards in the same season.

Christy Mathewson Was the First to Accomplish the Feat

Christy Mathewson became the first pitcher to win the Cy Young and World Series in the same year in 1905, when he led the New York Giants to a championship. Mathewson also won the pitching Triple Crown that season, leading the National League in wins, strikeouts, and earned run average.

Roger Clemens, Pedro Martinez and Randy Johnson Accomplished the Feat Multiple Times

Three pitchers have won both awards multiple times. Roger Clemens and Pedro Martinez both won the Cy Young and World Series twice, while Randy Johnson won the Cy Young and World Series three times.

Pedro Martinez's Cy Young and World Series Wins Were Consecutive

Martinez's two Cy Young and World Series wins were consecutive. He won both awards in 1999 with the Boston Red Sox and again in 2000 with the Red Sox.

Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer Have Both Recently Won Both Awards

Justin Verlander won the Cy Young and World Series in 2011 with the Detroit Tigers. Max Scherzer won both awards in 2019 with the Washington Nationals.

It Is a Rare and Prestigious Accomplishment

Winning both the Cy Young Award and the World Series is a rare and prestigious accomplishment. It is a testament to a pitcher's dominance and his ability to lead his team to the ultimate prize.