From Newsweek · Andrew Gould · · 1m
ESPN model backs Sanchez over Misiorowski for Cy Young
AXE ratings favor Sanchez, but Misiorowski's stats edge him for NL Cy Young.
In brief
AXE ratings favor Sanchez, but Misiorowski's stats edge him for NL Cy Young. ESPN's AXE model ranks Christopher Sanchez higher than Jacob Misiorowski for the 2026 NL Cy Young Award despite Misiorowski's stronger recent performance. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Quick answers
- Who wins?
- ESPN's AXE model ranks sanchez higher than misiorowski for the 2026 nl cy young award.
- Why the gap?
- Sanchez has a higher axe score of 154.5 versus misiorowski's 150.9.
- What next?
- Misiorowski could lock down the award before milwaukee enters the playoffs.
- What is the key takeaway from ESPN model backs Sanchez over Misiorowski for Cy Young?
- ESPN's AXE model ranks Christopher Sanchez higher than Jacob Misiorowski for the 2026 NL Cy Young Award despite Misiorowski's stronger recent performance.
Who wins?
ESPN's AXE model ranks sanchez higher than misiorowski for the 2026 nl cy young award.
Why the gap?
Sanchez has a higher axe score of 154.5 versus misiorowski's 150.9.
Doolittle's view
Doolittle says Sanchez's bwar lead isn't real and his recent loss hurt his case.
“i favor misiorowski for the award, even if my own metric suggests it should be sanchez”
Misiorowski's stats
Misiorowski has a 1.89 era, 0.81 whip, and 243 strikeouts in 28 starts.
Sanchez's struggles
Sanchez has a 2.93 era after allowing six runs to the astros and five against the nationals.
What next?
Misiorowski could lock down the award before milwaukee enters the playoffs.
What to remember
ESPN's AXE model ranks Christopher Sanchez higher than Jacob Misiorowski for the 2026 NL Cy Young Award despite Misiorowski's stronger recent performance.
