Tigers‘ Tarik Skubal Secures Second Consecutive AL Cy Young Award
DETROIT, MI – Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal has been named the American League Cy Young Award winner for the second year in a row, as announced today by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA). Skubal’s dominant 2024 season solidified his position as one of baseball’s premier starting pitchers, leading the league in several key statistical categories and anchoring the Tigers’ pitching staff.
The award recognizes Skubal’s extraordinary performance during a season where he posted a stellar record and impressive ERA. This back-to-back recognition places Skubal among an elite group of pitchers to achieve the feat in recent MLB history. The win is a significant boost for the Tigers organization, signaling a new era of pitching prowess and bolstering their playoff aspirations.
According to voting results compiled from a panel of baseball writers, Skubal received first-place votes from a majority of the electorate. Eno Sarris of The Athletic and Janie McCauley of the Associated Press both included Skubal on their ballots.Other pitchers receiving consideration included Garrett Crochet, Jordan Brown, Max Fried, and Jose Woo.
John Romano of the tampa bay Times and Luis Murphy of Con Las Bases Llenas also recognized Skubal’s talent, as did Stephen Hawkins and Evan Grant of the Associated Press and Dallas Morning News, respectively. Rounding out the voting were Mike Wilner and Mitch Bannon of the Toronto star and The Athletic.
Skubal’s victory marks a turning point for the Tigers, who have long sought a consistent ace to lead their rotation. The team is now poised to build around Skubal’s success, attracting free agents and developing young talent to complement his dominance on the mound. The award also elevates Skubal’s profile nationally, solidifying his status as a cornerstone player in Major League Baseball.
