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Pat Hentgen receives the A.L. Cy Young award in 1996!
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Pat had a career year in '96, certainly pitching well enough to win his first Cy. Andy Petitte of the New York
Yankees also had an impressive year. While others waited for the final ballots to be tabulated, Hentgen's
faithful fans knew he had the edge. Sure enough when the voting was announced Pat had edged out Andy Petitte
to capture the coveted American League Cy Young in one of the tighter Cy Young races in years.
1996 was a memorable year for Pat.
He became the second Blue Jay pitcher to join the 20 win club, the first being Jack Morris in 1992. Hentgen was
also amongst the league leaders in several categories. He lead the American League in complete games with 10
and in the number of innings pitched with 265.2. Pat also finished second in the American League in E.R.A. and
in wins. Pat was also captured the A.L. pitcher of the month honours in both July and August!
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| Cy Young Season (1996): |
Wins |
Loses |
IP |
Hits |
Runs |
ER |
ERA |
Shutouts |
| Hentgen |
20 |
10 |
265.2 |
238 |
105 |
95 |
3.22 |
3 |
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"I feel honored that my name's next to that award forever, To be honest, I definitely prepared myself to
come in second. I was a little shocked. I think I'm overwhelmed right now."
- Blue Jays pitcher Pat Hentgen
[The Detroit Free Press - Nov. 13, 1996]
| How the voting went: |
Team |
1st place votes |
Total points received |
| Pat Hentgen |
Blue Jays |
16 |
110 |
| Andy Pettitte |
Yankees |
11 |
104 |
| Mariano Rivera |
Yankees |
1 |
18 |
| Charles Nagy |
Indians |
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12 |
| Mike Mussina |
Orioles |
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5 |
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Alex Fernandez (Chi.), R. Hernandez (Chi.), Ken Hill (Texas) - Received 1 vote each
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The Detroit News 11/13/1996: Blue Jays' Hentgen wins A.L. Cy Young
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Pat wins his 20th game of the 1996 season on September 29th vs. Baltimore Orioles
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Pat Hentgen became just the second Toronto Blue Jay to win 20 games in a season [The first was Jack Morris in 1992]
obtaining number 20 with a 4-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Skydome.
Pat came close to 20 in his 1993 rookie season when he went 19-9. Hentgen added a post season win, tacking on a
World Series victory in Game Three against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Pat wins game 3
of the 1993 World Series ...
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Pat Hentgen took the ball to the mound to start game 3 of the 1993 World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Pat emerged with a 10-3 victory after pitching 6 innings, allowing 5 hits but surrendering only one run.
While on the Jays 40 man roster, Pat was on the DL during the 1992 playoffs.
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Pat has been selected to 3 All Star games in ...
1993, 1994 and 1997.
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Pat joined seven other teammates [Devon White, Roberto Alomar, Paul Molitor, Joe Carter, John Olerud, Duane Ward
& Cito Gaston] at the 1993 All Star game in Baltimore. Unfortunately Pat was left in the bullpen at
did not get a chance to pitch in the game itself.
Hentgen was amongst three Blue Jays who went to the 1994 All Star game in Pittsburgh. Teammates Roberto Alomar and
Paul Molitor both accompanied Pat. Hentgen shined in relief, pitching one inning while allowing only one hit.
Pat and Roger Clemens represented the Toronto Blue Jays at the 1997 All Star game in Cleveland. Pat made a relief
appearance in the sixth inning. Hentgen showed everyone why he was an all star as he required only six pitches to
retire some of the national leagues best hitters.
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Pat K'ed a career high 14 batters vs. the K.C. Royals, May 3, 1994.
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Every time a Blue Jays's pitcher registers a strikeout, K for Kids is raising money for specific charities
supported by the Toronto Blue Jays Charitable Foundation. Fans can take part in supporting the strikeout effort
by calling 416-362-KIDS (5437) to join.
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What Pat had to say ...
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