Yankees Cam Schlittler joins elite company in MLB history
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Cam Schlittler, a former 7th-round selection for the Yankees in the MLB draft, has been a force this season. Many baseball fans saw his dominance against the Red Sox in the 2026 Wildcard round, but they didn’t get a taste of what Schlittler had in store for a full season.
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How Schlittler Has Been Able to Be So Dominant
Cam Schlittler has been super dominant against hitters because of his command. Schlittler remains poised on the mound, and the moment does not fear him. Since Schlittler’s debut, he has posted a 2.27 ERA. To compare, Paul Skenes of the Pirates posted a 2.27 in 23 career starts.
Apr 23, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) throws a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn ImagesSchlittler Joins Elite Company in MLB History
In his first 25 career starts, Schlittler has allowed 35 earned runs. Also, Schlittler has struck out 159 batters while keeping runners out of scoring position.
There is only one other pitcher who has topped both of those numbers, and that is Paul Skenes. Also, only 2 pitchers in MLB history have achieved the following in their first 10 starts of a season: 9 or fewer earned runs, 65+ K’s, and 11 or fewer walks. 2021 Jacob deGrom and 2026 Cam Schlittler.
How is Cam Schlittler so elite?
Schlittler gets his batters to whiff on many of his pitches. Currently holds the 4th most whiffs with 16. Usually, when pitchers throw hard, they lose command. Not Schlittler. Schlittler has posted a BB% of 4.9, which is in the top 6% of the MLB.
Apr 17, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) delivers a pitch during the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesOh Schlitt!
Schlittler’s arsenal consists of six different pitches, but they are used at different rates. His fastball is his putaway pitch and gets batters out at the highest rate of any of the six. His sweeper has only been used three times throughout the season, and his curveball batters are hitting .333 against this pitch.
Schlittler continues to dominate the mound and show why he is the American League CY Young top candidate for this season. With numerous choices to put his batters away, Schlitter can choose whichever to get outs and help the Yankees win ballgames.
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