Cam Schlittler

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New York Yankees · Pitcher

Age 256' 6" · 215 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

The 25-year-old right-hander has made a stunning leap in his second MLB season, posting an 8-4 record with a 1.62 ERA and 0.92 WHIP across 100 innings—a dramatic improvement from his 2025 debut campaign that showcased elite strikeout stuff with 118 whiffs. Schlittler projects as a reliable fantasy starter in the Yankees' rotation, offering quality ERA and WHIP production alongside consistent strikeout volume, though his win total remains dependent on run support and lineup performance. The former SAL Post-Season All-Star's rapid development and sub-1.00 WHIP make him an appealing mid-tier pitcher in redraft leagues, though managers should monitor workload management as the organization likely remains cautious given his limited professional mileage heading into 2026.

News Updates

Cam Schlittler rebounds from rough outing
Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler returned to form against the Rays after suffering through his worst outing of the season in his previous start against Detroit. The young pitcher's ability to bounce back demonstrates mental toughness and is a positive sign for his continued development with New York's rotation.
Jul 7, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2025	New York Yankees	14	14	4	3	2.96	1.22	84	73.0	31
2026	New York Yankees	19	19	9	5	2.01	0.93	131	112.0	21
Career	Totals	33	33	13	8	2.38	1.04	215	185	52

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2023	2 teams▼	7	6	0	0	2.95	1.41	24	21.1	13
2024	3 teams▼	25	23	8	8	3.36	1.27	154	120.2	55
2025	2 teams▼	15	14	6	6	2.82	1.21	99	76.2	26
Career	Totals	47	44	15	16	3.36	1.29	279	222	89

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 season

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Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo97.7 mph

Avg Spin2467 rpm

Whiff %27.6%

K %29.6%

BB %4.8%

Hard Hit %38.7%

Barrel %8.0%

xERA2.92

xBA Against0.216

xSLG Against0.351

BA Against0.201

SLG Against0.323

GB%43.7%

FB%26.9%

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2025

New York Yankees

2.96

1.22

73.0

2026

New York Yankees

2.01

0.93

131

112.0

Career

Totals

2.38

1.04

215

185

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2023

2 teams▼

2.95

1.41

21.1

2024

3 teams▼

3.36

1.27

154

120.2

2025

2 teams▼

2.82

1.21

76.2

Career

Totals

3.36

1.29

279

222