Verlander, who went 24-5 this season, was a unanimous choice by the baseball writers who had votes receiving all 28 for the first place choice. Verlander led the Tigers to this years ALCS against the Texas Rangers, while pitching to a remarkable 2.40 ERA.
Others receiving votes in successive placement were the Angels Jered Weaver, The Rays James Shields, and The Yankees C.C. Sabathia. Verlander accomplished the feat while winning the pitching version of the triple crown leading the league in Wins (25), ERA (2.40), and Strikeouts (250). He is the first starting pitcher to do so since Roger Clemens for the 1986 Boston Red Sox.
In a season in which Verlander pitched his second career no-hitter, most speculate he may also capture the leagues MVP award later this week.
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This comes as no surprise. He was absolutely great throughout the whole season and for once, baseball got it right. the CY young winner should be the guy who helped his team the most, not the one with just stats.
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