1988 HEADLINE: Dodgers’ Orel Hershiser Wins Cy Young Award With Unanimous Vote
On this date in 1988, Orel Hershiser captured the National League’s Cy Young award in a unanimous vote.
Taking all 24 first-place votes, this award capped an unbelievable season for the right-hander.
A close look at the numbers:
23-8 during the regular season with 15 complete games and 8 shutouts. In 267 innings of work, Hershiser compiled a low ERA of just 2.25. His dominant year led to another selection to the National League All-star team and his first Cy Young Award. During the playoffs, Hershiser led the Dodgers to the World Series championship while winning both the NLCS and World Series MVP awards in the process!!
Happy Anniversary Mr. Hershiser!!!