The Cy Young Award is given annually to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB),one each for the American League (AL) and National League (NL). The award was first introduced in 1956 by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick in honor of Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young,who died in 1955. The award was originally given to the single best pitcher in the major leagues,but in 1967,after the retirement of Frick,the award was given to one pitcher in each league.
Denton True "Cy" Young was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher. Born in Gilmore,Ohio,he worked on his family's farm as a youth before starting his professional baseball career. Young entered the major leagues in 1890 with the National League's Cleveland Spiders and pitched for them until 1898. He was then transferred to the St. Louis Cardinals franchise. In 1901,Young jumped to the American League and played for the Boston Red Sox franchise until 1908,helping them win the 1903 World Series. He finished his career with the Cleveland Naps and Boston Rustlers,retiring in 1911.
Ferguson Arthur "Fergie" Jenkins CM is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher and coach. He played Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1965 to 1983 for the Philadelphia Phillies,Chicago Cubs,Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox.
Fernando Valenzuela Anguamea is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher. Valenzuela played 17 Major League Baseball (MLB) seasons,from 1980 to 1991 and 1993 to 1997. While he played for six MLB teams,he is best remembered for his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Valenzuela batted and threw left-handed. His career highlights include a win-loss record of 173–153,with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.54. His 41.5 career wins above replacement is the highest of any Mexican-born MLB player. Valenzuela was notable for his unorthodox windup and for being one of a small number of pitchers who threw a screwball regularly. Never a particularly hard thrower,the Dodgers felt he needed another pitch;he was taught the screwball in 1979 by teammate Bobby Castillo.
Donald Newcombe,nicknamed "Newk",was an American professional baseball pitcher in Negro league and Major League Baseball who played for the Newark Eagles (1944–45),Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers,Cincinnati Reds (1958–1960),and Cleveland Indians (1960).
Robert Lynn Welch was an American professional baseball starting pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1978–87) and Oakland Athletics (1988–94). Prior to his professional career,he attended Eastern Michigan University,where he played college baseball for the Eastern Michigan Hurons baseball team. He helped lead the Hurons,coached by Ron Oestrike,to the 1976 College World Series,losing to Arizona in the Championship Game.
Dewey LaMarr Hoyt Jr. was an American professional baseball right-handed pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox and San Diego Padres from 1979 to 1986. He won the 1983 American League Cy Young Award and was an All-Star in 1985.
Wilmer Dean Chance was an American professional baseball player. A right-handed pitcher,he played in 11 Major League Baseball seasons for the Los Angeles / California Angels,Minnesota Twins,Cleveland Indians,New York Mets and Detroit Tigers. With a touch of wildness and the habit of never looking at home plate once he received the sign from his catcher,Chance would turn his back fully towards the hitter in mid-windup before spinning and unleashing a good fastball,sinker or sidearm curveball.
Michael Grant "Iron Mike" Marshall was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 1967 and from 1969 through 1981 for nine different teams. Marshall won the National League Cy Young Award in 1974 as a Los Angeles Dodger and was a two-time All-Star selection. He was the first relief pitcher to receive the Cy Young Award.
Michael Francis McCormick was an American baseball pitcher who played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the New York/San Francisco Giants,Baltimore Orioles,Washington Senators,New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals from 1956 to 1971. He batted and threw left-handed and served primarily as a starting pitcher.
The following are the baseball events of the year 1896 throughout the world.
Darrell Elijah (Cy) Blanton was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies. Blanton batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Blanton was a screwball pitcher.
Frank Julián Arellanes [ah-ray-yah'-ness] was an American professional baseball starting pitcher. He played three seasons in Major League Baseball for the Boston Red Sox from 1908 through 1910. Listed at 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m),180 pounds (82 kg),he batted and threw right-handed.
Rodolfo "Rudy" Hernández Acosta is a Mexican former shortstop in Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball manager. Listed at 5' 9",150 lb.,Hernández batted and threw right handed. He was born in Empalme,Sonora.
Manuel Alcides Acosta Molinar is a Panamanian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets,and for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball.
The Rolaids Relief Man Award was an annual Major League Baseball (MLB) award given from 1976 to 2012 to the top relief pitchers of the regular season,one in the American League (AL) and one in the National League (NL).
Cy is a masculine given name,often a short form (hypocorism) of Cyril,Cyrus or Seymour,and a nickname. It may refer to:
Corbin Brian Burnes is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Brewers in the fourth round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft,and made his MLB debut in 2018. He won the National League Cy Young Award in 2021.
