Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski wins NL Cy Young Award after dominant 2026 season

Jacob Misiorowski, the Milwaukee Brewers' ace, was unanimously named the 2026 National League Cy Young Award winner by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, securing all 30 first-place votes, according to Yahoo Sports.

In his first full major league season, the 24-year-old Misiorowski posted a 1.80 ERA and struck out 252 batters across 174 2/3 innings, leading the league in both categories. He also recorded a 0.802 WHIP, the second-lowest single-season mark among pitchers with at least 30 starts since 1913, and set franchise records in ERA, WHIP, and strikeouts.

Misiorowski's fastball averaged 100.6 mph, making him the first starter in the pitch-tracking era to average triple digits. He threw 1,115 pitches at or above 100 mph, more than all other starting pitchers combined, and recorded the third-fastest pitch in the Statcast era at 105.5 mph.

Despite a tougher playoff showing, Misiorowski helped the Brewers win their first World Series title, posting a 2-0 record with a 1.89 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 19 playoff innings. His performance in the decisive Game 5 of the World Series was particularly notable, allowing just two hits and earning the victory.

While Philadelphia's Cristopher Sánchez finished second in the Cy Young voting, Misiorowski's combination of dominance and franchise success made him the clear choice for the award.