NL Cy Young prediction: Buy on Jacob Misiorowski’s strikeout dominance sooner than later

Nypost · May 30, 2026 · 592 words · By Sean Treppedi

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What to know about MLB Cy Young Award Race

Just two months into the MLB season, and we’re already looking at one of the most dramatic NL Cy Young races — or any award campaign for that matter — in recent memory.

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What happened

Just two months into the MLB season, and we’re already looking at one of the most dramatic NL Cy Young races — or any award campaign for that matter — in recent memory.

Why it matters

It’s a six-horse race according to oddsmakers, and you could even make arguments for additional longshot candidates.

Common ground

The starting pitching across the National League has simply been spoiling baseball fans throughout May — and it’s been trailblazed by the historic absurdity of Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 18 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “He threw 202 pitches at 100 mph or harder”

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Claim 2: “Sanchez’s MLB-leading 3.3 WAR”

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Claim 3: “Sanchez leads the NL with a 1.47 ERA”

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One source claims he has the 'best ERA in baseball, 1.46', but another source explicitly states he has the 'third best earned run average in the National League'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Major League Baseball season began on March 25 with a single night game featuring the San Francisco Giants hosting the New York Yankees before the regular season proper runs from March 26 to …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Major_League_Baseball_sea…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Christopher Columbus (; between 25 August and 31 October 1451 – 20 May 1506) was an Italian explorer and navigator from the Republic of Genoa who completed four Spanish transatlantic voyages in the na…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cristopher Alexis Sánchez (born December 12, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021 and was name…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristopher_Sánchez

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Claim 4: “the longest streak by a southpaw in a calendar month since Babe Ruth revolutionized hitting with power in 1920”

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While sources confirm the 39-inning scoreless streak in May, none of the provided evidence mentions the specific historical comparison to Babe Ruth or the 'longest by a southpaw since 1920' claim.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cristopher Gregorio Tronco Sánchez (born November 17, 1985) is a Mexican swimmer.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristopher_Tronco_Sánchez

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Claim 5: “and has pitched the most innings (79⅓)”

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The provided evidence does not contain information regarding Sanchez's total innings pitched for the season or a ranking of innings pitched in the NL.

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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 13, 2026 · Cristopher Sanchez (50 pitches) combined for 95 pitches in relief. Most batters faced by a reliever (opponent)Masataka Yoshida's recent performance with Boston Red SoxRed Sox player sta…
https://www.facebook.com/groups/378719847852803/posts/901993…

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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 21, 2025 · Use this thread to talk about anything you want, even if it isn't directly related to the Phillies or even baseball! Posted: 12/21/2025 05:00:04 ...
https://www.reddit.com/r/phillies/comments/1ps32zq/phillies_…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mitchell who had been the Del Sud's star pitcher, has been signed into the Pittsburgh farm system.
https://seafarerslog.org/sites/default/files/document/1952-0…

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Claim 6: “is striking out hitters in the 90th percentile”

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The provided evidence for this claim contains general Wikipedia entries about the name 'Christopher' and player bios, but no statistical data regarding strikeout percentiles.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cristopher Gregorio Tronco Sánchez (born November 17, 1985) is a Mexican swimmer.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristopher_Tronco_Sánchez

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Claim 7: “sitting at 14.06 K/9 throughout 64 innings for a 1.83 ERA”

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Claim 8: “He’s also pitched 15 ⅓ fewer innings than Sanchez”

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Claim 9: “Misiorowski has a five-strikeout lead over Sanchez, leading all of baseball with 100”

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Claim 10: “zero extra-base hits and 49 strikeouts across 31⅓ innings [in May]”

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Claim 11: “Brewers sophomore Jacon Misiorowski, whose tag of +340”

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Claim 12: “He’s the chalky choice at +145”

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Multiple web search results from different dates (April 13, May 28) confirm Sanchez as the NL Cy Young favorite with odds around +145.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White S…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Philadelphia Phillies are an American professional baseball team based in Philadelphia. The Phillies compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East Divisi…
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Claim 13: “Misiorowski’s 2.14 xERA”

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Claim 14: “only 11 times did someone make contact with that for a trip to first base”

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Claim 15: “has walked fewer hitters than he’s allowed runs”

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One source (Ben Verlander) mentions 3 walks and 0 earned runs for May, but there is no comprehensive season-long data provided to verify if total walks are fewer than total runs allowed.

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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago ... ... allowed four earned runs in less than six innings. @WapnerNewman ... No left handed pitcher has ever had a longer scoreless streak than Cristopher ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZlQcYugsZd/

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web search NEUTRAL — May 28, 2026 ... [Ben Verlander] Cristopher Sanchez in the month of May: 39 innings pitched, 45 strikeouts, 3 walks, 0 earned runs, 0.00 ERA. Has an active ...
https://www.reddit.com/r/phillies/comments/1tpl9bv/ben_verla…

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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago ... Cristopher Sánchez on his out-of-character start on Sunday, where he allowed four earned runs in less than six innings. Wapner Newman.
https://www.facebook.com/NBCSPhilly/posts/cristopher-sánchez…

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Claim 16: “Sanchez has allowed a measly three home runs all season”

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One web search result mentions 'only three home runs allowed', but it appears to be referring to 'three levels' (likely minor leagues/spring training) rather than the current MLB season. Other current season stats do not confirm this specific number.

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web search NEUTRAL — Between the three levels, posted a 2.26 ERA (19 ER, 75.2 IP) with only three home runs allowed while holding opponents to a .212 AVG...Following
https://www.mlb.com/player/cristopher-sanchez-650911

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web search NEUTRAL — 2026 season stats W-L 8-3 Tied-4th ERA 1.82 2nd K 116 2nd WHIP 1.09 Tied-19th. Current Game Full Splits 0-1 ERA Last 7 Days 6.35 K
https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/42359/cristopher-sanche…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 3, 2026 · Cristopher Sánchez now has a 1.35 ERA while allowing 0 home runs through his first 9 home starts of the season. Sánchez is the first Phillies ...
https://www.facebook.com/JClarkNBCS/posts/cristopher-sanchez…

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Claim 17: “Sanchez’s 2.88 xERA”

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Claim 18: “This month alone, Sanchez has slung 39 straight scoreless innings through five starts”

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Two independent web sources confirm Sanchez pitched 39 scoreless innings over five starts in May 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 143rd season in the history of the franchise, and its 22nd season at Citizens Bank Park. On June 12, the Phillies trailed the Mets by 5.5 games for the di…
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