As expected, 21-game winner Roy "Doc" Halladay has won his second Cy Young award, joining the now five-man list of Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, and Gaylord Perry as the only pitchers to receive the award pitching in both leagues. Halladay is the 13th pitcher to win the award unanimously, with Jake Peavy in 2007 being the last to do so.While posting a 2.44 ERA, with a record of 21-10, and 219 strikeouts, the Phillies ace was the obvious favorite for the award. His perfect game against the Florida Marlins will be long remembered by Phillies fans, but not as much as his postseason no-hitter vs. the Reds, the second in the postseason ever, with the Yankees' Don Larsen being the first.
Halladay is well-known for his outstanding, unmatched work ethic, running countless miles and watching a ridiculous amount of tape. He rarely shows emotion, except for that glare he possessed in the NLCS vs. the Giants. His work ethic is what makes it possible for him to go deep into games almost every outing, and be arguably the greatest pitcher in the game today.
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