Chicago Cubs Award Finalists and When MLB Will Announce Individual Awards
National League competition Cy Young Award
What more can be said about Jake Arrieta, especially his record breaking second half? From record breaking ERA’s to his no-hitter against another playoff team, he was by far the best pitcher for the final three months this past season.
Competition
While Jake’s performance in 2015 was nothing short of spectacular, in an odd sense, he chose the wrong season to have that breakout year. What is meant there is, there were a couple other performances by guys who had impressive stats that voters often find sexy.
Clayton Kershaw – the two-time Cy Young award winner, and MVP, possibly had the best season of his career. Read that again, Clayton Kershaw possibly had the best season of his career, and he is likely to finish third in Cy Young voting. His 232 IP was the third most in his career, resulting in a career best 301 strikeouts, the first pitcher to do so since Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling in 2002.
Zack Greinke – Zack’s biggest achievement was his 45 2/3rds scoreless streak, the longest streak of 40 or more innings since Clayton Kershaw in 2014, and fifth longest of all-time. Additionally Zack led the Major’s in ERA (1.66) and of course helped the Dodgers win the NL West.
Jake Arrieta – This is really a two horse race, or the choice between is the first half or second half more important. While Jake holds a lead in wins, strikeouts, innings pitched, and complete games… Greinke leads in ERA and advanced stats like ERA+ and ERA-, and WAR.
The award will be announced November 18th at 6 p.m. Eastern on MLB Network.
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