Yankees Cam Schlittler joins elite company in MLB history

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. MORE: Yankees captain Aaron Judge on pace to set MLB home run record history 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 Images Schlittler 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.