What happened: MLB Network evaluated New York starting pitchers since 1920 and placed Cam Schlittler's current campaign at number one. The rankings slot the ace ahead of historic franchise years, including Gerrit Cole's 2023 season.
Why it matters: The recognition contextualizes a historic regular season that puts the right-hander in rare historical company. Schlittler's emergence as a dominant force has stabilized the rotation heading into the postseason.
By the numbers: Schlittler completed his 33 regular-season starts with a 1.95 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, and 239 strikeouts innings. He is one of only three pitchers in baseball history to combine a sub-2.00 ERA, sub-0.95 WHIP, and at least 11 strikeouts per nine innings across 180 frames, joining Jacob deGrom and Pedro Martinez.
What to watch: Schlittler is lined up to anchor the playoff rotation alongside Carlos Rodon.