New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler is making a compelling case for accolades beyond the Cy Young Award, with his performance this season drawing comparisons to elite company and even sparking American League MVP buzz. Schlittler recently lowered his earned run average to 1.95 following a shutout victory against the Mets, further solidifying his standing as the front-runner for the Cy Young.
Dominant Season Continues
Schlittler has surpassed his previous workload, logging an American League-high 184 ⅔ innings. His performance has shown improvement throughout the season, particularly at home. After expressing frustration with his home pitching earlier in the year, he has since allowed only three runs in 31 ⅔ innings across his last five starts at Yankee Stadium, resulting in a 0.85 ERA during that stretch.
His performance on the road has been historically strong, with a 1.14 ERA that ranks as the lowest for a qualified starter since Greg Maddux posted a 1.12 ERA in 1995. Yankees manager Aaron Boone has acknowledged Schlittler's exceptional season, stating, "He might be the MVP too. He has been awesome."
With just two regular-season starts remaining before the playoffs begin, Schlittler is set to make his final appearances of the regular season. His strong pitching has been a significant factor for the Yankees as they head into the postseason.