Chris Sale Launched Historic Cy Young Voting Streak 12 Years Ago Today

On Nov. 14, 2012, Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale finished sixth in American League Cy Young voting, marking the first of seven consecutive seasons finishing in the top six. During his impressive 2012 campaign, Sale compiled a 17-8 record alongside a 3.05 ERA, 3.27 FIP, 1.135 WHIP, 192 strikeouts, and 5.7 WAR to capture 17 votes. Sale ultimately earned Cy Young votes in all five of his starting seasons on the South Side before continuing his dominant career.