Once the 2022 MLB season is over, the time has come to reward the best players in the King of Sports, among which the Mexican Julio Urías stands out, who appears in the final list for the Cy Young award after his great season with Los Angeles Dodgers, by leading the old circuit in ERA and being the second most winning pitcher.
The native of Culiacán Sinaloa will compete against Sandy Alcantara of the Miami Marlins and Max Fried of the Atlanta Braves, who stood out in other departments. Voting will be done by members of the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) and the winner will be announced on November 16.
The great season of Uriah
As one of the stars in the Dodgers rotation, Cíclope Urías managed to win 17 games in 31 starts, with a solid 2.16 ERA, the best record in the National League and second behind Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros, in contrast to the 20 wins and his 2.96 achieved in 2021, where he was not considered in the top 5.
The takeoff of the Mexican came after the All-Star Game, for which he was not even considered, where he became one of the most effective pitchers in the Major Leagues, although his only doubt is the number of innings pitched, which affects his WHIP percentage, considered one of the main arguments for the Cy Young designation.
chance to make history
In case of winning the distinction as the best pitcher in the National League, Urías would be the second Aztec player to win the recognition, after Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela won it in 1981.
In addition, the victory would have an air of revenge for the Cyclops, who despite leading the old circuit in wins during 2021, was not considered for the final votes that saw Corbin Burnes, of the Milwaukee Brewers, as the winner of the recognition.
The rest of the nominees for awards in MLB
MVP – American League: Yordan Alvarez, Astros; Aaron Judge, Yankees; Shohei Ohtani, Angels
MVP – National League: Nolan Arenado, Cardinals; Paul Goldschmidt, Cardinals; Manny MachadoParents
Cy Young – Liga Americana: Justin Verlander, Astros; Dylan Cease, White Sox; Alek Manoah, Blue Jays
Cy Young – National League: Julio Urías, Dodgers; Sandy Alcantara, Marlins; Max Fried, Braves
Rookie of the Year – American League: Steven Kwan, Guardians; Julius Rodriguez, Mariners; Adley Rutschman, Orioles
Rookie of the Year – National League: Brendan Donovan, Cardinals; Michael Harris II, Braves; Spencer Strider, Braves
Manager of the Year – American League: Terry Francona, Guardians; Brandon Hyde, Orioles; Scott Servais, Mariners
Manager of the Year – National League: Dave Roberts, Dodgers; Brian Snitker, Braves; Buck Showalter, Mets
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