Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers won the 2024 American League Cy Young Award, receiving all 30 first-place votes. He had an outstanding season with an 18-4 record, a 2.39 ERA, and leading the league in several categories. Skubal is the first Tiger to win the award since 2013 and the seventh in franchise history. His performance helped the Tigers reach the playoffs in 2024. Summary: Skubal struck out at least 10 batters in three starts and had a dominant playoff performance in 2024. His evolution of the changeup as an outpitch, along with his fastball and slider, has solidified his place as a top-tier pitcher. At 28 years old, his excellence on the mound is expected to continue.
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