Tarik Skubal had a memorable day when he won the AL Cy Young Award on his 28th birthday.
His wife, Jessica, surprised him with a shiny new car, and his friends celebrated by showering him with champagne in a series of surprises shared by Major League Baseball.
Tarik Skubal's wife surprised him with a new car for his birthday
His friends surprised him with …
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Skubal’s achievement was impressive; he got all 30 first-place votes for the award after an outstanding season with a 2.39 ERA and 0.92 WHIP over 192 innings. He also earned All-Star and All-MLB First Team honors for the first time in his career .
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Fans might think this is just the beginning of more great things for Skubal. Being only the fifth Tiger to win this award, he joins legends like Denny McLain, Willie Hernandez, Justin Verlander, and Max Scherzer. It’s been quite a journey for Skubal in Detroit.
What do you think about Skubal’s big day?
