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Cam Schlittler Wins AL Cy Young: Is the Yankees Ace MLB’s Best Pitcher?

Cam Schlittler Wins AL Cy Young: Is the Yankees Ace MLB’s Best Pitcher?

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Cam Schlittler has won the 2026 American League Cy Young Award—but is the New York Yankees ace the best pitcher in Major League Baseball?

At just 25, Schlittler posted a 1.95 ERA, 239 strikeouts, and 14 wins. We break down his standout season and explore whether it signals the rise of baseball’s next pitching superstar.

How does Schlittler stack up against Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers, Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Dylan Cease? Explore his competition and what it takes to become MLB’s most dominant pitcher.


If you were building a team today, who would you choose: Cam Schlittler, Jacob Misiorowski, or Paul Skenes?

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