Dodgers ace Julio Urias has been one of the best pitchers in baseball over the last few seasons, and he’s finally getting the recognition he’s so long deserved. Today, it was announced that Urias was officially named as a finalist for the National League Cy Young Award.
In 2022, the left-hander ranked first in the National League with a 2.16 ERA and second with 17 wins. His 0.96 WHIP tied for third-best in the NL, while his .199 opponent’s batting average ranked stood alone in third.
Urias was the Dodgers’ best and most consistent pitcher in 2022, despite being snubbed from the All-Star Game.