Cliff Lee wins American League Cy Young Award
November 13, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Awards, News
Cliff Lee, a starting pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, has been named the American League Cy Young Award winner. 
Lee, who just last season was sent down to the minors due to ineffective pitching, bounced back in a big way in 2008.
When looking at Lee’s numbers, it’s difficult to keep your jaw from hitting the floor. He had a record of 22-3 to go along with a 2.54 ERA and a microscopic WHIP of 1.11. He also had 170 strikeouts and only 33 walks in 223.1 innings pitched.
The 30-year-old Lee had by far his best season in 2008. In 2007, Lee had a 6.29 ERA and a record of 5-8. In fact, in his previous four seasons, he only had one campaign with an ERA under 4.00.
Second place in the AL Cy Young Award balloting was Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Roy Halladay. Halladay, who already has a Cy Young Award to his name, finished 20-11 with a 2.78 ERA.
Lee finished with 24 first place votes, while Halladay got four. Lee joins National League Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum.
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