# 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.
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Schlittler's 1.95 ERA ranks fourth best in Yankees history, joining Guidry and Chandler in the franchise's all-time greats.