Cam Schlittler has been even better than the New York Yankees could have hoped for this season.

Schlittler has become one of the Yankees' best pitchers. Every time he takes the mound, he gives the team a great chance to win. He's pitched with confidence all season and has looked like a true ace.

His numbers have put him right at the front of conversations about the American League Cy Young race. Schlittler has spent most of the season near the top of the league in ERA and strikeouts, and if he stays healthy over the final weeks, he has a great chance to win the first Cy Young Award of his career.

Fans got a preview of his talent last season when he pitched well after making his MLB debut. He also proved he could handle the pressure of the postseason with strong outings against tough lineups. This year, he has taken another step and shown that his success was no accident.

More importantly, Schlittler's breakout has changed the Yankees' future. Before the season, the team still had questions about who would lead the rotation in the years ahead. Now, they may already have that answer.

Having a pitcher like Schlittler gives the Yankees much more confidence going forward. They won't have to spend as much time looking for another ace because they have one developing right in front of them. Pairing him with veterans like Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, and Carlos Rodón, gives New York one of the strongest rotations in baseball.

At just 25 years old, Schlittler is only getting started. Winning the Cy Young Award would be a huge accomplishment, but it could also be the beginning of an even bigger career.

The Yankees hoped Schlittler would become an important piece of their rotation. Instead, he has become one of the best pitchers in baseball and looks ready to lead the staff for years to come.

By: Nicoletta Alcamo

07/23/26