Cristopher Sánchez Secures Second in NL Cy Young; Two Phillies Earn Votes
Cristopher Sánchez has secured the second position in the 2025 BBWAA National League Cy Young Award voting. This announcement came during a special MLB Network broadcast. The unanimous winner of the award was Paul Skenes.
Key Achievements of Cristopher Sánchez
In this prestigious award, Cristopher Sánchez received all 30 second-place votes. In contrast, Jesús Luzardo garnered one fourth-place vote and three fifth-place votes, while Zack Wheeler received a single fifth-place vote. This season marked a significant milestone in Sánchez’s career.
- Age: 28 years
- ERA: 2.50
- Strikeouts: 212
- Innings Pitched: 202
- Wins Above Replacement (WAR): 8.0 (most in NL)
Historical Context of the Award
The 2025 season was Sánchez’s strongest to date, highlighting his talent and dedication. This event marks the second consecutive year that a Phillies pitcher has finished second in the NL Cy Young Award voting. Last year, Wheeler placed second behind Chris Sale from Atlanta.
The Phillies have demonstrated consistent excellence in pitching, as at least one of their pitchers has received NL Cy Young Award votes for six straight seasons, starting in 2020. It’s notable that Roy Halladay was the last Phillies pitcher to win this accolade, achieving it in 2010.
