Yankees' Cam Schlittler Breaks Record with 12 Strikeouts in Playoff Debut
Cam Schlittler, the young Yankees pitcher, made history in his playoff debut. He pitched eight scoreless innings with 12 strikeouts against the Red Sox in the Wild Card game, breaking a team record. His impressive performance helped the Yankees advance to the AL Divisional Series against the Blue Jays. However, his name caused a bit of a stir on radio host Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo's show the following day.
Schlittler, 23, became the youngest pitcher with 11 or more strikeouts in a crazy nba playoffs game since Josh Beckett in 2003. His outstanding performance silenced the Fenway Park crowd and sent the Yankees to the next round. The following day, radio host Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo struggled to pronounce Schlittler's name correctly on his show, sparking some light-hearted banter among listeners.
Schlittler's name has been a point of discussion in the past. Broadcaster Jacob Wilkins notably had difficulty pronouncing it during a game on October 2, 2025, adding to the list of memorable mispronunciations.
Cam Schlittler's remarkable pitching performance has earned him a place in Yankees' playoff history. Despite the occasional pronunciation mishap, his name is now etched in the record books. The Yankees, with Schlittler leading their pitching rotation, will face the Blue Jays in the AL Divisional Series, looking to continue their playoff run.
