Schlittler's 2.38 ERA ranks 4th-lowest through first 28 starts in Yankees history

Young Yankees arm joins elite franchise company.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 81 min read

Yankees’ Cam Schlittler, who has yielded 1 or 0 runs in 8 of his last 10 starts, has a 2.38 career ERA. It’s the 4th-low Via @BNightengale on X

What happened: Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler carries a 2.38 ERA through the first 28 starts of his career, the fourth-lowest mark in He has allowed one run or none in eight of his last 10 outings.

Why it matters: Only Stan Bahnsen (2.16), Bill Stafford (2.30) and Mel Stottlemyre Sr. (2.35) opened their Yankees careers with a lower ERA over the same span. Sustained run prevention from a young starter strengthens New York's rotation as the 2026 regular season progresses.

By the numbers: Career ERA: 2.38 over first 28 starts. One run or fewer in 8 of last 10 starts. Lowest ERA through first 28 Yankees starts: Stan Bahnsen 2.16, Bill Stafford 2.30, Mel Stottlemyre Sr. 2.35, Cam Schlittler 2.38.

What to watch: Watch whether Schlittler can hold the franchise-best pace in his next outing as he climbs the all-time leaderboard.

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