Former Giants Cy Young Award Winner Mike McCormick Passes Away

The MLB community, specifically the San Francisco Giants organization, was dealt some unfortunate news on Tuesday.

Former longtime Giants left-hander Mike McCormick passed away at his home in North Carolina on Saturday after a prolonged battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 81 years old.

McCormick's durability as a player was sensational as he pitched in part of 16 big league seasons, 11 of which were spent with the Giants. His career got off on an incredibly unique foot as he made his pro debut as a 17-year-old. At 23, he became the youngest player in MLB history to post 50 career wins until Dwight Gooden broke that record in 1986.

After learning of the tragic news, the Giants posted a heartfelt message on Twitter.

McCormick was famous for his mastery of the screwball, and the pitch helped him reach four All-Star teams and win the NL Cy Young in 1967. That year, the Giants southpaw finished 22-10 with a 2.85 ERA, 150 strikeouts, and a 1.15 WHIP. For his career, McCormick made a whopping 484 appearances and he even won the ERA title in 1960 with a 2.70 tally.

This is a significant loss for baseball as McCormick was one of the most underrated hurlers of his generation. Our thoughts are with his family during this tough time.