Skubal accomplished the feat last year when he posted 18 wins, struck out 228 batters, and logged a 2.39 ERA, becoming the first pitcher to record one since Shane Bieber in 2020, and the first full season pitching Triple Crown in the American League since fellow Tiger Justin Verlander in 2011.

Even after an exciting, plucky Detroit Tigers team pushed their way into the postseason last year, it would have been far-fetched to predict the production they've engineered midway through 2025.At 59-38,

Skubal is one of four MLB players nominated in the " Best MLB Player " category at the 2025 ESPY Awards, ESPN's annual awards show. First baseman Freddie Freeman and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers and outfielder Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees join Skubal as nominees.