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Schlittler's 1.95 ERA tops Yankees history
Cam Schlittler finishes 2026 season with 1.95 ERA, fourth best in Yankees history, earning Cy Young contention.
In brief
Cam Schlittler finishes 2026 season with 1.95 ERA, fourth best in Yankees history, earning Cy Young contention. Schlittler's 1.95 ERA ranks fourth best in Yankees history, joining Guidry and Chandler in the franchise's all-time greats. Originally reported by Mlb.
Schlittler's ERA milestone
Cam Schlittler finishes 2026 regular season with 1.95 ERA, the fourth best in Yankees history since ERA became official in 1913.
“In hindsight, you look at the whole season and what I’ve been able to accomplish with the guys in this locker room, it’s been special.”
Cy Young contender
Schlittler's 1.95 ERA places him in the Cy Young conversation, trailing only Dylan Cease in the race for the award.
“Neck and neck with the Blue Jays’ Dylan Cease in the Cy Young conversation for much of the season, Schlittler separated himself with a strong finish.”
Historic pitching
Schlittler's 1.95 ERA is the lowest since Ron Guidry's 1.74 in 1978, joining Spud Chandler's 1.64 from 1943.
“Schlittler's ERA is the Yankees’ lowest since Ron Guidry posted a 1.74 mark in 1978.”
Wild Card readiness
Schlittler is set to start Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series after the Yankees' 6-4 win over the Rays.
“He just believes he’s going to get every single person out.”
Strikeout record
Schlittler finishes season with 239 strikeouts, tied with Jack Chesbro for the most by a Yankee in a single season.
“Schlittler struck out five, ending the regular season with 239 strikeouts.”
Cy Young history
Schlittler would become the seventh Yankees pitcher to win the Cy Young Award, following Roger Clemens in 2001.
“Schlittler would become the seventh Yankee to win the Cy Young Award and the first since Cole in 2023.”
The takeaway
Schlittler's 1.95 ERA ranks fourth best in Yankees history, joining Guidry and Chandler in the franchise's all-time greats.
