In 2022, Sandy Alcantara went from a decent pitcher to one of the best in the MLB. Alcantara showed tenacity and skill en route to his second All-Star appearance. Furthermore, the Miami Marlins pitcher played so well that he took home the NL Cy Young Award. He led the League in a few statistical categories and was among the league leaders for most of them.

Alcantara recently went home to the Dominican Republic for the first time since winning the award. This led to what can only be described as a celebration among the people there.

Sandy Alcantara was welcomed home like a hero

Upon returning home, Sandy Alcantara was treated like a hero. He was celebrated for his stellar 2022 MLB season. Furthermore, he was treated like a hero for winning the Cy Young award.  Talkin’ Baseball shared a Twitter video of the Cy Young Winner being celebrated with a parade. This was the first time he had been home since winning the award and the people were happy. 

In the Tweet, Talkin’ Baseball said “Sandy Alcántara’s hometown threw him a parade when he arrived for the first time since winning the Cy Young Award”. Alcantara sat atop a white truck and was escorted through the parade by other cars and bikers. In the background, you can hear music playing as well. 

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Alcantara took home the award in the National League and Justin Verlander took home the award in the American League. Together the two of them managed to accomplish a historic feat. 

Alcantara and Verlander achieved a historic feat while winning their Cy Young  Awards

Sandy Alcantara and Justin Verlander both won their Cy Young Awards unanimously. By doing so, they became only the second pair of pitchers to accomplish this in the history of the MLB. The first time it happened was in 1968 when Denny McLain and Bob Gibson took home the awards.

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While playing in the World Series this year, Verlander set another record as well. But both pitchers were fantastic for their team and a real treat to watch. What do you think of Alcantar being celebrated with a parade in his hometown? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.