The Sporting News established the Pitcher of the Year Award in 1944 to recognize the most outstanding pitchers in Major League Baseball. It was given annually to one pitcher each in the American Leagu
Three time winner Verlander.
Two-time winner Betances.
Bartolo Colón, 2005 winner, was the MLB leader in BB per 9 IP (1.11) in 2015, while pitching for the Mets.
Johan Santana, two-time winner, was the MLB ERA champ in 2008, while pitching for the Mets.
The Sporting News Player of the Year Award is awarded annually by The Sporting News to the most outstanding player in Major League Baseball. The honor was first given in 1936.
The Sporting News Pitcher of the Year Award
…pitcher and relief pitchers in each league, as judged by The Sporting News baseball experts. By the Second World War, The Sporting News, had been giving Player of the Year and Manager of the Year awards since 1936, and an annual Most Valuable Player Award since 1929. In 1944, The Sporting News inaugurated its Pitcher of…
Hall of Famer Ted Williams, five-time winner
Hall of Famer Stan Musial, two-time winner
Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax, 2-time winner.
Hall of Famer Joe Morgan, 2-time winner.