Cam Schlittler: From 7Th-round Pick to All-star Game Starter

WHO:

NY Post - Cam Schlittler, a pitcher for the New York Yankees.

MLB.com - Aaron Judge, Yankees teammate; Jazz Chisholm Jr., MLB player; Damon Oppenheimer, Yankees vice president of domestic amateur scouting; Matt Blake, Yankees pitching coach; Sam Briend, Yankees director of pitching; Preston Claiborne, Yankees bullpen coach; Gerrit Cole, Yankees pitcher.

WHAT:

[14 SECONDS REMAINING] - MLB.com - Cam Schlittler pitched 6 2/3 innings against the Nationals, allowing two home runs and striking out six batters on 99 pitches, with 62 strikes.

[14 SECONDS REMAINING] - MLB.com - The Yankees won the game against the Nationals 4-2, marking their second consecutive victory.

[14 SECONDS REMAINING] - MLB.com - Schlittler has allowed seven of his 12 home runs over his past four starts.

[14 SECONDS REMAINING] - MLB.com - Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated, "Just some really good winning at-bats when we needed it," regarding the team's performance.

NY Post - Cam Schlittler has one outing left before the All-Star break.

MLB.com - Schlittler is described as having “that F.U. attitude” by Jazz Chisholm Jr.

MLB.com - Schlittler's fastball has reached 100 mph, and he is now throwing his slider more than his fastball, with a distribution of 54.2% sliders to 42.8% fastballs.

MLB.com - Schlittler's current weight is 218 pounds, which he considers ideal for explosive movement.

MLB.com - Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake noted that Schlittler is "pound-for-pound stronger than he was" and is doing a better job of using the lower half of his delivery.

NY Post - Cam Schlittler is in a strong position to start for the American League in the All-Star Game.

MLB.com - Schlittler has a 9-5 record and a 2.01 ERA.

MLB.com - Schlittler finished the regular season with a 2.96 ERA in 14 starts.

MLB.com - Schlittler struck out 12 batters in a scoreless performance during the AL Wild Card Series against the Red Sox.

WHERE:

MLB.com - Yankees’ clubhouse, Tampa, Florida, where Schlittler attended Spring Training.

MLB.com - Yankees’ complex in Tampa, referred to as the "Gas Station."

WHEN:

[14 SECONDS REMAINING] - MLB.com - The Yankees' game against the Nationals took place on a Saturday.

MLB.com - The 2026 MLB Draft is scheduled for July 11 and July 12.

MLB.com - The 2026 All-Star Game is scheduled for July 14 at 8 p.m. ET.

MLB.com - Schlittler debuted on July 9, 2025, against the Mariners.

WHY:

MLB.com - Schlittler's transformation from a seventh-round pick to an All-Star is attributed to his hard work, adjustments, and the support from teammates and coaching staff.

MLB.com - Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake noted that Schlittler's improved mechanics and strength contributed to his success.

HOW:

[14 SECONDS REMAINING] - MLB.com - Schlittler's fastball peaked at 100.3 mph during the game against the Nationals.

MLB.com - Schlittler utilized modern technology and training methods at the Yankees’ complex to improve his pitching.

MLB.com - Schlittler added muscle mass to enhance his performance, settling at 218 pounds for optimal movement.

MLB.com - Schlittler's pitch shapes were honed with the assistance of Sam Briend and Preston Claiborne.

In a solid performance against the Nationals, Cam Schlittler pitched six and two-thirds innings, striking out six batters while allowing two home runs on 99 pitches. The Yankees secured a 4-2 victory, marking their second consecutive win, and manager Aaron Boone praised the team's timely hitting, saying, "Just some really good winning at-bats when we needed it." Notably, Schlittler's fastball reached an impressive peak of 100.3 miles per hour during the game.