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NYY •
1 day ago
Schlittler continues to be lights out on the mound. He held the Rangers scoreless over six frames on Tuesday, scattering three hits and two walks. He saw the most danger in the sixth inning, when he allowed the first two batters to reach on a hit and a walk. Schlittler struck out the next batter and induced a popout and a flyout to escape the jam, ending his day at 92 pitches while striking out eight on 17 whiffs. The 25-year-old right-hander will take a 1.51 ERA, 0.74 WHIP, and a 49/6 K/BB ratio across 41 2/3 innings into a start against the Orioles in New York on Monday.
NYY •
7 days ago
Schlittler struck out five opposing hitters on the night while permitting one base on balls. The Red Sox scratched out an unearned run against him in the second inning, then Carlos Narváez got him for a solo homer in the fifth. That was the extent of the damage. The 25-year-old right-hander got 11 whiffs on 96 pitches on the evening, registering a CSW of 25 percent. Pounding the strike zone and getting efficient outs allowed him to work deep into the ballgame, ultimately giving the Yankees time to take the lead and secure him a victory. Now 3-1 on the season, he’ll carry a pristine 1.77 ERA, 0.73 WHIP and a 41/4 K/BB ratio (35 2/3 innings) into Tuesday’s matchup against the Rangers in Arlington.
NYY •
13 days ago
Misfortune struck for Schlittler in the sixth when Trent Grisham misplayed a fly ball to center, which put runners on second and third with only one out. An RBI groundout by Vinnie Pasquantino on the following at-bat drove in Garcia from third to give the Royals their first run on the day, but it would be an unearned run for Schlittler, who lowered his ERA on the season to 1.95. It’s a tough no-decision for Schlittler, who exited with a one-run lead only to see that lead evaporate in the eighth inning via a solo homer by Pasquantino. Schlittler has allowed three earned runs or fewer in every start this season and will look to pick up his third win of the year on Thursday against the Red Sox in Boston.
NYY •
18 days ago
Schlittler allowed four singles and a triple in the first two innings, producing all three runs. He finished with an impressive 21 whiffs in the 85-pitch outing, so as far as off days go, this wasn’t so bad. He’s 2-1 with a 2.49 ERA ahead of a start against the Royals.
NYY •
22 days ago
Schlittler brought the heat on a frigid evening at Yankee Stadium, where temperatures hovered in the low 40s throughout the night, averaging 96.6 and topping out at 98.8 mph on his fastball. The 25-year-old rising star retired six straight before giving up back-to-back hits in the third inning before serving up a two-run double to Nick Kurtz, which snapped a streak of 14 consecutive scoreless innings to open the year. He also gave up a ground-rule double to Tyler Soderstrom that brought home an additional run in the frame. He’s been leaning more on is cutter and sinker this season and the results have been phenomenal with a microscopic 1.62 ERA, 0.48 WHIP and 22/3 K/BB ratio across 16 2/3 innings. Simply put, he’s pitching like a fantasy ace right now. He’ll face the Rays on Sunday at Tropicana Field to close out a two-start week.
NYY •
29 days ago
Schlittler is on another level right now. He’s still yet to allow a run or even walk a batter this season to go along with 15 punchouts across nearly 12 innings of work. In this start, he threw his three fastball variations a combined 88% of the time and the Mariners were completely helpless against them. His four-seamer led the way with 11 swings-and-misses and both his cutter and sinker played off it perfectly. Combined, those pitches had nearly an 80% strike rate as he had no fear challenging the Mariners’ hitters in the zone because they couldn’t touch him. At this rate, Schlittler looks like he could be on his way to ace-status. He’s scheduled to face the Athletics at home in his next start.
NYY •
about 1 month ago
Fernando Cruz, Tim Hill, Camilo Doval and David Bednar finished up with 3 2/3 hitless innings. The Yankees wanted to keep Schlittler at 70 or so pitches today, yet he was able to get 16 outs anyway. He recorded four strikeouts with his fastball, which averaged 98.5 mph, and only two of the nine balls in play against him were hit hard. Based on how he’s looked since day one this spring, he should be one of the AL’s better pitchers if he remains healthy.
NYY •
about 1 month ago
The Yankees were off on Schlittler’s previous day to work, so he ends the spring having pitched just 9 2/3 innings and giving up one run in three outings. He’s probably not going to be ready to throw 90-100 pitches right away in the regular season, so that might cost him a win early on. It should be fine to use him in mixed leagues anyway.
NYY •
about 2 months ago
Schlittler struck out the side in an electric opening frame and lived consistently in the mid-to-upper-90’s with his fastball, cutter and sinker in this one. It’s encouraging to see him out there hitting the upper-90’s consistently after dealing with a back issue early on in camp. The 25-year-old righty should be a top-30 range starter in fantasy drafts this spring and offers some significant strikeout upside based on what he showed in the upper minors and with the Yankees in his big-league debut last year.
NYY •
about 2 months ago
The 25-year-old right-hander struck out four batters on the night. Schlittler got himself into a jam in the opening inning, issuing a one-out walk and a pair of singles to load the bases with two outs, but he was able to get Hunter Feduccia to bounce into a fielder’s choice to quell the threat. From there, it was smooth sailing. He saw a significant spike in his velocity in this one, with his fastball sitting at 98.7 mph (+0.7 mph) and his cutter checking in at 94.9 mph (+3.0 mph). He sure looked to be over the back issues that plagued him early in spring camp.
NYY •
about 2 months ago
As expected all along, Boone continued to say Schlittler will likely be a bit behind at the start of the season. He could be built up to 65-80 pitches by then if all goes well. He’s not a priority scoop in fantasy leagues this year but has a high upside case if he can prove his health over the next few weeks.
Source: Bryan Hoch
NYY •
2 months ago
Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters he anticipates Schlittler being in the club’s season-opening rotation but added that he likely won’t be built up completely from a pitch count and stamina perspective. The 25-year-old will continue ramping up his throwing program after missing time earlier this spring with back inflammation.
Source: Bryan Hoch
NYY •
2 months ago
It’s another positive step for Schlittler as he ramps up his throwing program after missing time earlier in camp with back inflammation. The Yankees are justifiably proceeding with an abundance of caution as the 25-year-old kicks things into high gear, but he hasn’t experienced any setbacks. He should progress to facing hitters at some point in the near future. He’s one of the most intriguing young pitchers in the game with his fantasy arrow pointing skyward on the heels of last year’s impressive debut.
Source: Brendan Kuty
NYY •
2 months ago
The 25-year-old right-hander has been brought along slowly in Yankees’ camp as he has been battling a bit of inflammation in the middle of his back. It sounds like it was only a minor issue though and shouldn’t be something that should impact his availability for the start of the regular season. This shouldn’t impact his fantasy draft stock at all.
Source: Greg Joyce
NYY •
2 months ago
The Yankees have slow played Schlittler early in camp as he’s dealing with a bit of inflammation in the middle of his back. Naturally, they’re going to take every possible precaution at this point in the season and won’t risk aggravating the issue further. As of now, there’s no reason to expect that he won’t be ready for the start of the regular season.
Source: Bryan Hoch
NYY •
2 months ago
The Yankees have slow played Schlittler early in camp as he’s dealing with a bit of inflammation in the middle of his back. Naturally, they’re going to take every possible precaution at this point in the season and won’t risk aggravating the issue further. As of now, there’s no reason to expect that he won’t be ready for the start of the regular season.
Source: Bryan Hoch
NYY •
3 months ago
Schlittler also noted that he has “felt a tweak here and there”, though it’s not believed to be anything too serious. It puts the 25-year-old hurler a bit behind the other pitchers in camp as he’ll avoid throwing off of a mound for the time being, though he will continue to throw. At this point, his status for the start of the regular season is not in jeopardy.
Source: Bryan Hoch
NYY •
5 months ago
Schlittler is working to add a new weapon against left-handed hitters after leaning heavily on his fastball and cutter combination — with the occasional curveball mixed in — during an impressive rookie campaign where he delivered a sparkling 2.96 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 84/31 K/BB ratio across 73 innings over 14 regular-season starts, then followed it with two stellar postseason outings. The electrifying 24-year-old was already shaping up as one of the most coveted breakout arms in early fantasy drafts, and this developmental wrinkle only strengthens the case. He’ll enter next spring firmly in the top-30 starting pitcher conversation.
Source: Gary Phillips
NYY •
7 months ago
Schlittler didn’t have near the same success he had against Boston in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series, even when adding in that two of the runs were unearned because of a Jazz Chisholm Jr. error. He threw plenty of strikes with no walks, but he may have been too in the zone for much of this outing and only struck out a pair. The 24-year-old rookie’s season ends in disappointment, but it’s definitely worth noting how good he was in the regular season and that dominant Game 3 outing against Boston. He’ll be someone worth drafting in all eligible formats this spring.
NYY •
7 months ago
Schlittler draws the starting assignment in another pivotal moment for New York as he’ll attempt to force a winner-take-all Game 5. The 24-year-old rookie authored a masterful performance last week in his postseason debut, striking out 12 over eight shutout innings to send the division-rival Red Sox home for the winter.
Source: MLB.com
NYY •
7 months ago
The 24-year-old rookie right-hander scattered five hits on the night — all of them singles — and didn’t walk a batter. He fired 75 of his 107 pitches for strikes, getting 18 swings and misses and posting an elite CSW of 36 percent. He’s the first rookie to strike out 10 or more batters in a postseason game since Livan Hernandez accomplished the feat in 1997. It’s also the first time that Schlittler has reached double-digit strikeouts at any professional level. He’s the first pitcher — not rookie — in postseason history to go at least eight innings with 12 or more strikeouts and zero walks. In addition, it’s the most strikeouts that any Yankees’ rookie has ever had in a postseason game. It was an absolutely legendary postseason debut, especially in an elimination game against the Yankees’ biggest rival. The next time that he takes the ball will be against the Blue Jays in the American League Division Series, most likely in New York either in Game 3 or Game 4.
NYY •
7 months ago
The 24-year-old rookie scattered five hits on the night — all of them singles — and didn’t walk a batter. He fired 75 of 107 pitches for strikes, getting 18 whiffs and posting an elite 36 percent CSW. He’s the first rookie to strike out 10 or more batters in a postseason game since Livan Hernandez accomplished the feat in 1997. It’s also the first time that Schlittler has reached double-digit strikeouts at any professional level. He’s the first pitcher — not rookie — in postseason history to go at least eight innings with 12 or more strikeouts and zero walks. In addition, it’s the most strikeouts that any Yankees rookie has ever had in a postseason game. It was a legendary postseason debut, especially in an elimination game against the franchises biggest rival. The next time that he takes the ball will be against the Blue Jays in the American League Division Series, most likely in New York either in Game 3 or Game 4.
NYY •
7 months ago
This isn’t much of a surprise after the rookie impressed in his 73 MLB innings, but it’s nice to have confirmation. Schlittler posted a 2.96 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 84/31 K/BB ratio in his 14 starts and would match up against either Brayan Bello or Lucas Giolito if he does have to make a start.
Source: Tim Healey
NYY •
7 months ago
Schlittler limited Baltimore’s lineup to just a pair of hits and one walk over seven dominant frames at Yankee Stadium. The 24-year-old top pitching prospect finishes the regular season with a sparkling 2.96 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 84/31 K/BB ratio across 73 innings over 14 starts. He’s done more than enough to show he deserves a spot in New York’s postseason rotation and he’ll be one of the most coveted young pitchers in fantasy drafts next spring.
NYY •
7 months ago
Schlittler gave up three hits, walked one and struck out six. The 24-year-old right-hander bounced back after allowing four runs in his last start. Schlittler has struck out at least six batters in seven of his last eight starts. He has a 3.27 ERA and 75/30 K/BB ratio in 66 innings this year. Schlittler is lined up to face the Orioles at home next weekend.
NYY •
8 months ago
The 24-year-old hurler struggled with his command in this one, issuing five free passes while punching out six opposing hitters. Schlittler had allowed just one run through the first four innings, but the Twins got to him in the fifth as James Outman crushed at two-run homer and another run scored on a wild pitch. Schlittler got 11 whiffs on 89 pitches on the night, registering a CSW of 28 percent. On the season, he now holds a 3.41 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and a 69/29 K/BB ratio over 60 2/3 innings through his first 12 starts on the season. He’ll look to get back in the win column when he takes on the Orioles in Baltimore on Sunday.
NYY •
8 months ago
Schlittler scattered five hits and a pair of walks on the evening. Coming off of the worst start of his career — where he gave up four runs on five hits and a pair of walks over 1 2/3 innings against the Blue Jays — the 24-year-old right-hander bounced back in a big way with an impressive performance against the Tigers. The lone tally against him came on an RBI single by Dillon Dingler in the second inning. He got 13 whiffs on 95 pitches on the night, posting a CSW of 29 percent. He’ll carry a 3.05 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and a 63/24 K/BB ratio (56 innings) into Tuesday’s showdown against the Twins in Minneapolis.
NYY •
8 months ago
After retiring the first two batters of the game, Schlittler let the next five reach base and Toronto put up three runs in the process. He was erratic to start the second too with a walk and hit batsman and wound up being yanked in favor of Ryan Yarbrough when the left-handed Daulton Varsho came to the plate. These results are much worse than how he pitched: Schlittler was mostly hitting his spots and forced 10 swings-and-misses in this abbreviated outing. He just couldn’t stop bad situations from spiraling and showed some frustration for the first time in a while. This was a game to flush and forget about. He’s scheduled to face the Tigers at home next time out.
NYY •
8 months ago
Schlittler got hit on his pitching forearm by a hard shot from Brooks Baldwin in the fourth, but he was able to continue after a couple of warmup pitches. He was in line for the win after the Yankees took a 2-1 lead in the top of the seventh, but Devin Williams gave up an equalizer during the bottom of the inning. Schlittler has allowed only two runs over his last five starts, and he has a 2.61 ERA and a 54/20 K/BB in 48 1/3 innings overall. He’ll face the Jays next.
NYY •
8 months ago
Schlittler gave up four hard-hit balls, all of which produced singles. The other seven balls in play against him ranged from 55-85 mph and resulted in eight outs. Schlittler actually hit 100.6 mph on the gun on a strikeout of James Wood in the first, though his next hardest pitch was 99.1 mph. Schlittler has pitched scoreless ball in two straight starts, and he’s now 2-2 with a 2.76 ERA through eight big-league outings. He’ll be a fine play in mixed leagues with a start against the White Sox coming up.