Cy Young
Pitching award namesake
Cy Young was an American baseball pitcher (1867–1955) who won more games than any other pitcher in Major League history.
The Cy Young Award, established in 1956, is given annually to the best pitcher in each league.
He's a Cy Young contender this year.
The name has become shorthand for pitching excellence.
Maximum-speed baseball throw
- curveballPitch with spin-induced arc
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- changeupDeliberately slow pitch
- splitterSomething that separates
knuckleball · strikeout · shutout · no-hitter · perfect game · complete game · windup · delivery
Single-pip card
- starterInitiator of action
- relieverOne who lessens discomfort
- closerOne who concludes
- southpawLeft-handed person, informally
right-hander · workhorse · veteran · rookie · prospect · rotation · staff · arm
Institution honoring the best
- inductionFormal admission process
- CooperstownBaseball museum's home village
- memorabiliaCollected items of significance
- monumentStructure honoring someone remembered
tribute · pioneer · legend · iconic · namesake · immortal · honored · commemorated
Award for winning
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
accolade · voting · unanimous · runner-up · finalist · selection · announcement · recipient
Achieved first places
- victoriesSuccessful outcomes in competition
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- careerLifelong occupational pursuit
- all-timeGreatest ever measured
unbreakable · benchmark · landmark · historic · statistical · longevity · durability · consistency
fastball
Maximum-speed baseball throw
- curveballPitch with spin-induced arc
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- changeupDeliberately slow pitch
splitter · knuckleball · strikeout · shutout · no-hitter · perfect game · complete game · windup · delivery · mound
ace
Single-pip card
southpaw · right-hander · workhorse · veteran · rookie · prospect · rotation · staff · arm · hurler
hall of fame
Institution honoring the best
- inductionFormal admission process
- CooperstownBaseball museum's home village
- memorabiliaCollected items of significance
monument · tribute · pioneer · legend · iconic · namesake · immortal · honored · commemorated · historical
trophy
Award for winning
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
ceremony · accolade · voting · unanimous · runner-up · finalist · selection · announcement · recipient · winner
wins
Achieved first places
- victoriesSuccessful outcomes in competition
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- careerLifelong occupational pursuit
all-time · unbreakable · benchmark · landmark · historic · statistical · longevity · durability · consistency · seasons
Cy YoungBabe Ruth
Legendary Yankees slugger
Hank Aaron · Ted Williams · Ty Cobb · Barry Bonds · Willie Mays