Cy Young won 511 games and completed 749, two records no pitcher will ever come close to breaking. That is why the best pitcher in each league gets the award named after him every year.
Numbers from another era
| Stat | Mark (record) |
|---|---|
| Wins | 511 |
| Complete games | 749 |
| Innings pitched | 7,356 |
| Losses (also a record) | 316 |
Why they’re unbreakable
Today’s active wins leader rarely tops 250 for an entire career. Young won more than double that. In his era starters finished what they began: his 749 complete games sound like science fiction now, when a modern pitcher rarely completes one or two a season.
The award
After his death in 1955, MLB created the Cy Young Award to honor the best pitcher. Since 1967 one is given in each league every season.
FAQ
How many games did Cy Young win?
511, the all-time MLB record.
Why is there an award named after him?
It honors the best pitcher in each league.
