The New York Yankees may have stumbled onto something special with rookie starter Cam Schlittler. At just 24 years old, he wasn’t supposed to be the anchor of anything more than a midseason patch job. Instead, he’s pitching like a potential postseason weapon—one who could find himself standing on the mound in October when it matters most.

A breakout arm in the Bronx

Schlittler wasn’t expected to arrive and dominate this quickly. Called up midseason to bolster a thin rotation, most figured he’d flash some upside, take a few lumps, and eventually return to the minors for further development. Instead, he’s been one of the Yankees’ most consistent arms.

Through 66 innings, Schlittler owns a 3.27 ERA with 10.23 strikeouts per nine innings. His 83.5% left-on-base rate is elite, and while his

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