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Cam Schlittler's 12-K Shutout Highlights Elite Rookie Start

4/23/2026

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Cam Schlittler threw eight shutout innings with 12 strikeouts against Boston.
He joined five pitchers with at least 36 strikeouts and three or fewer walks in their first five starts.
Since his July 2025 debut, he ranks in the top ten for ERA, FIP, SIERA and fWAR.
He throws fastballs 89.5% of the time and rejected a changeup, saying hitters would struggle against three 100-mph fastballs and a 97-mph cutter.

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Cam Schlittler threw eight shutout innings with 12 strikeouts against Boston.
He joined five pitchers with at least 36 strikeouts and three or fewer walks in their first five starts.
Since his July 2025 debut, he ranks in the top ten for ERA, FIP, SIERA and fWAR.
He throws fastballs 89.5% of the time and rejected a changeup, saying hitters would struggle against three 100-mph fastballs and a 97-mph cutter.