The 2011 AL MVP is a close race. However, the 2011 AL Cy Young award winner is clear. The only
question is whether or not he will win both the Cy Young and the MVP award. Here's our top five
pitchers in the American League including the 2011 AL Cy Young Award winner.
5. Josh Beckett, Boston Red Sox
Josh Beckett was higher on this list until he totally collapsed in September like the rest of the
Red Sox.
Not too long ago, Justin Verlander, C.C. Sabathia and Jered Weaver were in a tight three-man
race for the AL CY Young Award. But today, one man is out in front: Justin Verlander. The hurler
for the Detroit Tigers won his 20th game on Saturday and now has complete control of the Cy Young
race.
On the season, Justin Verlander is 20-5 with a 2.
The Cy Young Award race in the American League is a three-man sprint. Justin Verlander (17),
C.C. Sabathia (16) and Jered Weaver (14) have the most wins in the AL and are also the the 2011 AL
Cy Young Award favorites. Which of the pitchers is in the lead? Here's our ranking:
1. Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers
Not only does he have the most wins in the AL, his 2.
