Since 1956, Major League Baseball has been celebrating baseball’s most prolific pitchers with the Cy Young Award.
Initially, the annual award was given to one pitcher, but in 1967, one pitcher from each league received his own award.
Introduced by Ford C. Frick in the 1950s, the Cy Young has become one of the most prestigious recognitions, named for Denton True “Cy” Young.
Following the 2026 season, MLB’s best arms have been recognized with the honor.
Representing the historic New York Yankees is 25-year-old right-hander Cam Schlittler.
Yankees’ Cam Schlittler Adds to Yankees’ Cy Young History
Schlittler is New York’s latest Cy Young recipient, but who came before him?
Well, six other groundbreaking Yankees:
- Cam Schlittler (2026)
- Gerrit Cole (2023)
- Roger Clemens (2001)
- Ron Guidry (1978)
- Sparky Lyle (1977)
- Whitey Ford (1961)
- Bob Turley (1958)
Before Schlittler’s historic feat, Cole was the last Yankee to tap the Cy Young title.
By the end of his 2023 campaign, he had logged a 2.63 ERA and 222 strikeouts across 209.0 innings pitched through 33 starts.
This was his fourth season in New York.
This article will undergo updates
New York Yankees’ Cy Young Award Winners Throughout History