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Cam Schlittler Posts 1.50 ERA Through 12 Starts, One of the Best Opening Runs in Yankees History

A 1.50 ERA through 12 starts has made Schlittler the early AL Cy Young frontrunner, with his command and heavy fastball creating rare misses.

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May 26, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • In Tuesday’s 15-1 win over the Kansas City Royals, Schlittler threw six innings, allowed one earned run on four hits, issued no walks, and struck out six.
  • MLB researcher Sarah Langs ranked Schlittler’s 1.50 ERA as the second-lowest by a Yankee through a starter’s first 12 starts since earned runs were tracked in 1913.
  • Schlittler’s ERA currently leads MLB and FanDuel lists him as the favorite for the American League Cy Young, a position underscored by national analysts.
  • His season numbers show sustained control and swing-and-miss stuff: 81 strikeouts, 13 walks, a 81/13 K/BB ratio, and no outing with more than three runs allowed since April 12.
  • The Yankees now view Schlittler as a frontline starter inside a rotation with Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón returning, while analysts warn his rising innings pace this year could be the biggest test of durability.