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Yankees' Cam Schlitterer makes baseball history not done since Walter Johnson in 1913
TL;DR
Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees has made baseball history by matching a feat not accomplished since Walter Johnson in 1913. This marks a significant milestone in the 2026 MLB season.
Key points
- Cam Schlittler is a right-hander for the New York Yankees.
- He matched a historic MLB feat from 1913.
- Walter Johnson was known as 'The Big Train.'
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They called Walter Johnson "The Big Train." He was the first real flamethrower in baseball history.
It's taken 113 years for someone to match the way Johnson started the 1913 MLB season. New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler is off to a historic beginning to the 2026 campaign.
Baseball is one of those cool sports where stats can be compared across generations to connect long-ago legends to the rising stars of today.
Rarely, though, has a feat not been achieved in 113 years. There's so much baseball being played. Someone has to have done it since then, right?
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But Schlittler is striking out hitters, avoiding walks and homers, and limiting runs in a way that no one has done through his first nine starts of a season since The Big Train.
Check out this comparison from OptaStats:
Q&A
What record did Cam Schlittler match in 2026?
Cam Schlittler matched a historic feat in the MLB that had not been accomplished since Walter Johnson in 1913.
Who was Walter Johnson in baseball history?
Walter Johnson, known as 'The Big Train,' was a legendary pitcher and the first real flamethrower in baseball history.
How does Cam Schlittler's achievement compare to past baseball legends?
Schlittler's achievement connects him to baseball's rich history, allowing comparisons between his performance and that of legends like Walter Johnson.
