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.
Bartolo Colón
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Bartolo Colón, nicknamed "Big Sexy", is a Dominican–American former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played for 11 different Major League Baseball teams: the Cleveland Indians, Montreal Ex
Colón pitching in the 2022 New York Mets Old-Timers' Game
Colón with the Boston Red Sox in 2008
Colón with the Chicago White Sox in 2009
Colón with the New York Yankees in 2011