sentences:  He became the first pitcher in American League history to win the award despite not receiving the most first-place votes from the BBWAA.Porcello's former teammate with the Tigers, Verlander, received 14 first-place votes to Porcello's 8, but two Tampa Bay writers left Verlander off their five-pitcher ballots entirely.Porcello received the most second-place votes of anyone appearing on a ballot, giving him the award.