Yankees Cam Schlittler joins elite company in MLB history
Cam Schlittler, a pitcher for the Yankees, has made a significant impact in the MLB this season. With a 2.27 ERA and impressive strikeout numbers, he has joined elite company among pitchers in their early careers. His performance has positioned him as a top candidate for the American League CY Young award.
- ▪Cam Schlittler has allowed 35 earned runs in his first 25 career starts.
- ▪He has struck out 159 batters while maintaining a low walk rate of 4.9%.
- ▪Schlittler is only the second pitcher in MLB history to achieve specific performance metrics in his first 10 starts of a season.
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