6. Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels
The 2021 American League MVP went 15-9 with a 2.33 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 219 strikeouts in 166 innings
5. Alek Manoah, Toronto Blue Jays
Alex finished the 2022 season finished the 2022 season with a 16-7 record and a 2.24 ERA.
4. Dylan Cease, Chicago White Sox
Dylan finished the 2022 season with a 14-8 record with a 2.20 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 227 strikeouts in 184 innings
3. Julio Urias, Los Angeles Dodgers
Julio Urias finished 17-7 with a 0.96 WHIP and 166 strikeouts in 175 innings over 31 starts.
2. Justin Verlander, Houston Astros
Verlander won the third Cy Young award of his career, finishing 18-4 with a 1.75 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 185 strikeouts in 175 innings.
Sandy Alcantara, Miami Marlins
The NL Cy Young awardee pitched going 14-9 with a 2.28 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 207 strikeouts. He was considered one of the best players in 2022 combined.