Steve Carlton of the Philadelphia Phillies becomes the first pitcher to win four Cy Young Awards

Steve Carlton of the Philadelphia Phillies becomes the first pitcher to win four Cy Young Awards

1982 – Steve Carlton of the Philadelphia Phillies becomes the first pitcher to win four Cy Young Awards, taking National League honors. The 37-year-old lefthander, who led the National League in wins (23), innings pitched (295.2), strikeouts (286) and shutouts (6), was a previous winner in 1972, 1977 and 1980.