Padres' Mason Miller's path to Cy Young requires unprecedented dominance from a closer

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When Korn’s "Blind" blares from Petco Park’s speakers in the top of the ninth inning, the San Diego Padres' opponent knows the game is over because Mason Miller is coming into the game.

The lights around the ballpark flash on and off while the music blares, moments before Miller turns the lights off on whichever unfortunate hitters have to face him.

The 27-year-old Pittsburgh native has been a different kind of dominant so far this season. In 11 games, he has a 1-0 record with a 0.00 ERA, recording eight saves in 11.1 innings pitched. He has allowed just four baserunners to start the season, yielding just two singles and two walks.

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San Diego Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on April 16, 2026. (David Frerker/Imagn Images)

What makes Miller’s scoreless start to the season even more impressive? He has faced 38 batters and struck out 27 of them, good for an otherworldly 71.1% strikeout percentage. He averages 21.4 strikeouts per nine innings pitched.

Yet, even if Miller keeps up his video game-like start to the season, does he have a realistic chance to win the Cy Young? Highly unlikely.

The Padres closer currently has the fifth-shortest odds to win the NL Cy Young, according to Draftkings.

So, what does Miller have to do to feasibly have a chance to win the NL Cy Young? Something not seen before.

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San Diego Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller celebrates with catcher Luis Campusano after