# Mason Miller makes baseball history by being crowned unanimous Reliever of the Year

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/mason-miller-makes-baseball-history-by-being-crowned-unanimous-reliever-of-the-year/
- Published: 2026-11-12T01:57:16+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T02:22:09+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/sports/mason-miller-wins-nl-reliever-of-the-year-award-unanimously/
- Topics: Entertainment, TV, World

## Key points

- Miller won the first BBWAA-voted NL Reliever of the Year award unanimously.
- He converted 38 of 41 save opportunities for San Diego.
- His 34⅔ scoreless innings set a Padres record.

## Summary

Mason Miller was unanimously named the National League Reliever of the Year, recognising a standout season as the San Diego Padres’ closer. It is the first time the Baseball Writers’ Association of America has voted on the award, marking a change from earlier relief-pitching honours.

Miller made 66 appearances and converted 38 of 41 save chances, with a 1.67 earned run average and a 0.900 WHIP. He finished level with St Louis Cardinals pitcher Riley O’Brien for the league lead in saves; Philadelphia’s Jhoan Duran was runner-up, receiving 24 second-place votes, while Milwaukee’s Trevor McGill received two. Miller also set a Padres record with 34⅔ consecutive scoreless innings, though the team’s season ended with an NL Division Series elimination by the Brewers.

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