Trevor Bauer becomes first Cincinnati Reds pitcher to win the Cy Young Award

They have been in existence for a long, long time, but have never had a pitcher win the NL Cy Young Award in their franchise’s history. Well that has now changed.

Veteran right-hander Trevor Bauer became the first Reds pitcher to win the Award when it was announced on Wednesday.

The 29-year old, who is currently an unrestricted free agent, posted a 5-4 record, 1.73 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 100 strikeouts over a span of 11 starts and 73.0 innings pitched in the pandemic shortened 2020 MLB season.

“The biggest deal this year is I was just healthy,” said Bauer.

“I was able to go out there and compete, be on a routine.”

Cleveland Indians pitcher Shane Bieber took home the AL Cy Young Award.