National League, R.A. Dickey of the Mets is the first knuckleballer ever to win the Cy Young Award
On November 14, 2012 — The Cy Young Awards are announced in both leagues. In the National League, R.A. Dickey of the Mets is the first knuckleballer ever so honored after finishing the year with a record of 20-6, 2.73 and 230 strikeouts.