Schlittler Makes History With Unanimous Cy Young Win

There was never much doubt in the minds of Yankees fans, but now it’s official — and unanimous. Cam Schlittler is the American League Cy Young Award winner.

Schlittler was named the unanimous recipient Wednesday evening during an announcement on MLB Network, joining Ron Guidry (1978) and Gerrit Cole (2023) as the only Yankees pitchers to win the award unanimously. He becomes the seventh pitcher in franchise history to capture the honor.

The Yankees’ previous winners include Bob Turley (1958), Whitey Ford (1961), Sparky Lyle (1977), Guidry, Roger Clemens (2001) and Cole. Toronto’s Dylan Cease finished second in the voting, while Cleveland’s Parker Messick placed third.

In his first full Major League season, Schlittler put together a remarkable campaign, finishing 14-6 with an American League-best 1.95 ERA. He also led the league in pitching WAR, according to FanGraphs, with a 6.2 mark, while holding opposing hitters to a .244 on-base percentage.

His ERA was the third-lowest in Yankees franchise history among qualified pitchers, trailing only Spud Chandler’s 1.64 in 1943 and Guidry’s 1.74 in 1978.

Schlittler struck out 239 batters while issuing just 49 walks over 193 2/3 innings. His strikeout total tied Jack Chesbro’s 1904 season for the fourth-most by a Yankees pitcher in franchise history. He also allowed one run or fewer in a Major League-best 21 starts.

The right-hander was especially dominant away from Yankee Stadium, going 8-2 with a 1.16 ERA in 17 road starts. He led the majors in road ERA, strikeouts, opponents’ batting average and WHIP.

Even after receiving baseball’s highest pitching honor, Schlittler believes there is more work to do.

“I definitely could have had a better season,” he said. “I feel like the season was great, but as you look how it finished, things definitely could have been better.”

Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised Schlittler’s work ethic and development, calling the award richly deserved and describing him as a foundational player for the franchise.

At just the beginning of his career, Schlittler has already made Yankees history. If this season is any indication, the Bronx may have its next great pitching star.