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Randy Johnson (5): 1994, 1999-2002
Steve Carlton (4): 1972, 1977, 1980, 1982
Greg Maddux (4): 1992-95
Sandy Koufax (3): 1963, 1965-66
Pedro Martinez (3): 1997, 1999-2000
Jim Palmer (3): 1973, 1975, 1976
Tom Seaver (3): 1969, 1973, 1975
Clayton Kershaw (3): 2011, 2013-2014
Max Scherzer (3): 2013, 2016-2017
Bob Gibson (2): 1968, 1970
Tom Glavine (2): 1991, 1998
Roy Halladay (2): 2003, 2010
Tim Lincecum (2): 2008-09
Denny McLain (2): 1968-69
Gaylord Perry (2): 1972, 1978
Bret Saberhagen (2): 1985, 1989
Johan Santana (2): 2004, 2006
Corey Kluber (2): 2014, 2017
Some Other Fun Facts About This Group...
- As you can see, Scherzer now joins a truly elite list of pitchers who have won at least three Cy Young Awards. Scherzer is the tenth player to accomplish
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Clayton Kershaw throws a pitch during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)this feat, joining fellow 2017 Cy Young finalist Kershaw.
- Only six pitchers have managed to win the award in both the American League and the National League. That list is comprised of Clemens, Johnson, Martinez, Perry, Halladay and Scherzer.
- Until 1967, only one Cy Young Award was given out to the best pitcher in all of Major League Baseball. Koufax was the only pitcher to win the award multiple times during that period.
- Maddux and Johnson hold the record for most consecutive Cy Young Awards; each pitcher won four in a row at one point in his respective career.
- Scherzer becomes just the ninth pitcher to win a Cy Young Award in consecutive years. Pitchers have accomplished this feat a total of ten times, as Clemens took home consecutive awards twice during his lengthy career.
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 01: Clayton Kershaw throws a pitch during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)Congratulations to Kluber and Scherzer on their victories, and for their place in history!