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Who won the AL Cy Young the year you were born?
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Who won the AL Cy Young the year you were born?

Were you born in a Roger Clemens year? We chronicle every AL Cy Young Award winner since 1956 to match the year you were born.

 
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2018: Blake Snell

2018: Blake Snell
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Snell's breakout season won him the Cy Young Award. The lefty went 21-5 with a 1.89 ERA in 31 starts, adding 221 strikeouts in 180.2 innings.

 
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2017: Corey Kluber

2017: Corey Kluber
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Kluber picked up his second Cy Young Award, beating out Chris Sale after going 18-4 with a 2.25 ERA and 265 strikeouts in 203.2 innings.

 
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2016: Rick Porcello

2016: Rick Porcello
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A league-leading 22 wins were enough for Porcello to take home his first Cy Young Award in just his second season in Boston.

 
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2015: Dallas Keuchel

2015: Dallas Keuchel
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Keuchel edged David Price for the AL Cy Young with 22 first-place votes. The Houston starter had a breakout season, going 20-8 with a 2.48 ERA in 33 starts. He also had 216 strikeouts in 232 innings.

 
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2014: Corey Kluber

2014: Corey Kluber
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Kluber beat out Felix Hernandez by only 10 points to win the Cy Young. The Indians ace went 18-9 with a 2.44 ERA and 269 strikeouts in 235.2 innings.

 
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2013: Max Scherzer

2013: Max Scherzer
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Scherzer was a nearly unanimous choice, earning 28 of 30 first-place votes with the Tigers. He went 21-3 with a 2.90 ERA and 240 strikeouts in 214.1 innings.

 
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2012: David Price

2012: David Price
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Price earned only four more points than Justin Verlander after going 20-5 with a 2.56 ERA in 31 starts. He had 205 strikeouts in 211 innings for Tampa Bay.

 
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2011: Justin Verlander

2011: Justin Verlander
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Verlander was the unanimous AL Cy Young winner, going 24-5 with a 2.40 ERA in 34 starts. He threw a league-high 251 innings.

 
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2010: Felix Hernandez

2010: Felix Hernandez
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Hernandez won the Cy Young in the age of sabermetrics, going just 13-12 but posting a 2.27 ERA in 34 starts. He had 232 strikeouts in 249.2 innings for the Mariners.

 
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2009: Zack Greinke

2009: Zack Greinke
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Greinke easily won the AL Cy Young, getting 25 of 28 first-place votes. He went 16-8 with a 2.16 ERA and 242 strikeouts in 229.1 innings for the Royals.

 
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2008: Cliff Lee

2008: Cliff Lee
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Lee beat out future teammate Roy Halladay for the Cy Young, going 22-3 with a 2.54 ERA in 223.1 innings for Cleveland.

 
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2007: CC Sabathia

2007: CC Sabathia
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Sabathia edged Josh Beckett for the Cy Young, going 19-7 with a 3.21 ERA in 34 starts for the Indians. He had 209 strikeouts in 241 innings.

 
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2006: Johan Santana

2006: Johan Santana
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Santana won his second Cy Young Award in three years, getting all 28 first-place votes after going 19-6 with a 2.77 ERA in 34 starts for the Twins. He had a league-leading 245 strikeouts in 233.2 innings.

 
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2005: Bartolo Colon

2005: Bartolo Colon
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Colon won the award with the Angels, though third-place finisher Johan Santana was probably more deserving. Colon went 21-8 with a 3.48 ERA in 222.2 innings with 157 strikeouts. Santana went 16-7 with a 2.87 ERA in 33 starts, with 238 strikeouts in 231.2 innings.

 
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2004: Johan Santana

2004: Johan Santana
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Santana was the unanimous choice after a spectacular season for the Twins, going 20-6 with a 2.61 ERA in 34 starts. He had 265 strikeouts in 228 innings.

 
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2003: Roy Halladay

2003: Roy Halladay
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Halladay won his first of two career Cy Youngs, going 22-7 with a 3.25 ERA in 36 starts. He easily led the league with 266 innings.

 
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2002: Barry Zito

2002: Barry Zito
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Zito won over Pedro Martinez, going 23-5 with a 2.75 ERA in 35 starts for Oakland. The lefty threw 229.1 innings.

 
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2001: Roger Clemens

2001: Roger Clemens
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Clemens earned 21 of 28 first-place votes, going 20-3 with a 3.51 ERA in 33 starts for the Yankees. He had 213 strikeouts in 220.1 innings.

 
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2000: Pedro Martinez

2000: Pedro Martinez
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Martinez won his second consecutive Cy Young Award and third in four seasons, going 18-6 with a 1.74 ERA in 29 starts for the Red Sox. He had 284 strikeouts in 217 innings.

 
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1999: Pedro Martinez

1999: Pedro Martinez
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Martinez won his first Cy Young in Boston as the unanimous choice in the AL. He went 23-4 with a 2.07 ERA in 213.1 innings. He added an incredible 313 strikeouts.

 
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1998: Roger Clemens

1998: Roger Clemens
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Clemens won his second consecutive AL Cy Young, going 20-6 with a 2.65 ERA in 33 starts for the Blue Jays. He had 271 strikeouts in 234.2 innings.

 
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1997: Roger Clemens

1997: Roger Clemens
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Clemens earned 25 of 28 first-place votes, with a 21-7 record and 2.05 ERA in 34 starts. He had 292 strikeouts in 264 innings.

 
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1996: Pat Hentgen

1996: Pat Hentgen
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Hentgen beat out Andy Pettitte by only six points to win the Cy Young. He went 20-10 with a 3.22 ERA in 35 starts for the Blue Jays. Hentgen threw 10 complete games and finished with 265.2 innings.

 
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1995: Randy Johnson

1995: Randy Johnson
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The Big Unit won his first career Cy Young in Seattle, going 18-2 with a 2.48 ERA in 30 starts. He had 294 strikeouts in 214.1 innings.

 
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1994: David Cone

1994: David Cone
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Cone beat Jimmy Key by 12 points to win the AL Cy Young with the Royals, going 16-5 with a 2.94 ERA in 23 starts during a strike-shortened season.

 
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1993: Jack McDowell

1993: Jack McDowell
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McDowell won the Cy Young with the White Sox, finishing 22-10 with a 3.37 ERA in 34 starts. He threw 10 complete games.

 
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1992: Dennis Eckersley

1992: Dennis Eckersley
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Eckersley won both the AL Cy Young and MVP, converting 51 saves in 69 appearances for the A's. He had a 1.91 ERA and 93 strikeouts in 80 innings.

 
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1991: Roger Clemens

1991: Roger Clemens
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Clemens won his third Cy Young Award, beating out Scott Erickson after going 18-10 with a 2.62 ERA in 35 starts for the Red Sox. He threw 13 complete games and finished with 271.1 innings.

 
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1990: Bob Welch

1990: Bob Welch
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Welch earned 30 more points than Roger Clemens in the AL Cy Young voting despite an ERA that was more than one run higher. He went 27-6 with a 2.95 ERA in 35 starts, throwing 238 innings.

 
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1989: Bret Saberhagen

1989: Bret Saberhagen
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Saberhagen won his second AL Cy Young Award, earning 27 of 28 first-place votes. He went 23-6 with a 2.16 ERA in 262.1 innings. He had 12 complete games for the year.

 
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1988: Frank Viola

1988: Frank Viola
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Viola got 27 of 28 first-place votes, going 24-7 in 35 starts for the Twins. He had a 2.64 ERA in 255.1 innings.

 
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1987: Roger Clemens

1987: Roger Clemens
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Clemens won his second consecutive Cy Young, going 20-9 with a 2.97 ERA. He threw 18 complete games and 281.2 innings.

 
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1986: Roger Clemens

1986: Roger Clemens
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Clemens was the unanimous choice to win his first Cy Young in 1986, going 24-4 with a 2.48 ERA in 33 starts. He had 238 strikeouts in 254 innings.

 
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1985: Bret Saberhagen

1985: Bret Saberhagen
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Saberhagen was the Cy Young winner in Kansas City's World Series season, going 20-6 with a 2.87 ERA in 32 starts. He threw 235.1 innings.

 
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1984: Willie Hernandez

1984: Willie Hernandez
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Hernandez edged fellow relief pitcher Dan Quisenberry for the Cy Young, going 9-3 with 32 saves in 80 appearances. He had a 1.92 ERA in 140.1 innings.

 
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1983: LaMarr Hoyt

1983: LaMarr Hoyt
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Hoyt was 24-10 with a 3.66 ERA in 36 starts for the White Sox. He had 11 complete games and threw 260.2 innings.

 
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1982: Pete Vuckovich

1982: Pete Vuckovich
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Vuckovich beat out Jim Palmer for the AL Cy Young, going 18-6 with a 3.34 ERA in 30 starts. He threw 223.2 innings and had nine complete games.

 
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1981: Rollie Fingers

1981: Rollie Fingers
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Fingers earned 22 of 28 first-place votes, beating out Oakland starter Steve McCatty. He went 6-3 with a 1.04 ERA and 28 saves in 47 games and threw 78 innings for the Brewers.

 
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1980: Steve Stone

1980: Steve Stone
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Stone beat out Mike Norris by nine points to win the AL Cy Young, going 25-7 with a 3.23 ERA in 37 starts. He threw 250.2 innings.

 
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1979: Mike Flanagan

1979: Mike Flanagan
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Orioles starter Mike Flanagan went 23-9 with a 3.08 ERA in 265.2 innings to win the AL Cy Young. 

 
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1978: Ron Guidry

1978: Ron Guidry
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Guidry was the unanimous AL Cy Young winner for the Yankees, going 25-3 with a 1.74 ERA in 35 starts. He threw 16 complete games and finished with 273.2 innings.

 
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1977: Sparky Lyle

1977: Sparky Lyle
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Lyle beat out Jim Palmer by eight points in the voting, going 13-5 with 26 saves and a 2.17 ERA in 72 appearances. He threw 137 innings for the Yankees.

 
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1976: Jim Palmer

1976: Jim Palmer
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Palmer won his third AL Cy Young in four years, going 22-13 with a 2.51 ERA in 40 starts. He had 23 complete games and threw 315 innings.

 
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1975: Jim Palmer

1975: Jim Palmer
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Palmer won his second Cy Young in three years, going 23-11 with a 2.09 ERA in 323 innings. He beat out defending award winner Catfish Hunter by 24 points in the voting.

 
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1974: Catfish Hunter

1974: Catfish Hunter
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Hunter edged Fergie Jenkins for the AL Cy Young with 12 first-place votes to Jenkins' 10. He went 25-12 with a 2.49 ERA for the A's in 41 starts and 318.1 innings.

 
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1973: Jim Palmer

1973: Jim Palmer
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Palmer won his first Cy Young in 1973, going 22-9 with a 2.40 ERA in 296.1 innings.

 
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1972: Gaylord Perry

1972: Gaylord Perry
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Perry beat Wilbur Wood by only six points to win the Cy Young, going 24-16 with a 1.92 ERA in 342.2 innings for the Indians.

 
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1971: Vida Blue

1971: Vida Blue
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Blue won both the AL Cy Young and MVP in 1971 after going 24-8 with a 1.82 ERA in 39 starts. He had 24 complete games and threw 312 innings.

 
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1970: Jim Perry

1970: Jim Perry
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The voting for the AL Cy Young was deadlocked between Perry, Dave McNally, Sam McDowell and Mike Cuellar in 1970, with Perry emerging by eight points. He went 24-12 with a 3.04 ERA in 40 starts for the Twins.

 
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1969: Mike Cuellar and Denny McLain

1969: Mike Cuellar and Denny McLain
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Cuellar and McLain tied with 10 first-place votes in 1969. Cuellar went 23-11 with a 2.38 ERA in 290.2 innings, while McLain went 24-9 with a 2.80 ERA in 325 innings.

 
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1968: Denny McLain

1968: Denny McLain
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McLain won his first Cy Young in 1968, going 31-6 with a 1.96 ERA in 41 starts for the Tigers. He had 28 complete games and threw 336 innings.

 
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1967: Jim Lonborg

1967: Jim Lonborg
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Lonborg won the first AL Cy Young in 1967, beating out Joe Horlen. He went 22-9 with a 3.16 ERA in 39 starts and 273.1 innings.

Seth Trachtman is a fantasy sports expert and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan. He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto.

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