History
The Sporting News (formerly TSN, now SN) established in 1886 is the most respected and legendary magazine newspaper in sports history. The Sporting News established in 1944 the Pitcher of the Year Award. No awards were given in 1946 or 1947, winners of this award are that year's most outstanding pitcher in their league.
Hal Newhouser at the age of 23 won the first American Leaque award and Bill Voiselle at the age of 25 won the first National League award. Dwight Gooden at the age of 20 in 1985 is the youngest pitcher to win the award, while Hal Newhouser is the youngest pitcher to win the American League award. Hal Newhouser at the age of 24 in 1945 is the youngest pitcher to win 2 consecutive awards. Hal Newhouser (W-L: 26-9, ERA: 1.94, Ks: 275) could have narrowly won the award or tied with Bob Feller (W-L: 26-15, ERA: 2.18, Ks: 348) for a third time in 1946 based upon his statistics. Tim Lincecum at the age of 25 in 2009 is the youngest pitcher to win 2 consecutive National League awards.
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