New York Yankees rookie sensation Cam Schlittler is not just living up to the hype; he's rewriting the franchise record book. After a dominant postseason debut last fall, where his triple-digit fastball silenced the Red Sox, the young right-hander has carried that momentum into a historic start to the regular season.

Schlittler has been virtually untouchable, becoming the first Yankee ever to begin a season with back-to-back starts of at least five scoreless innings and seven strikeouts. His latest gem, a 6.1-inning victory over the Mariners where he retired the final 15 batters he faced, showcased the elite efficiency that has the Bronx buzzing.

Perhaps most encouraging for the Yankees and their fans is the state of Schlittler's health. Lingering back concerns from spring training have, so far, not been an issue. While the team is wisely managing his workload with strict pitch counts, his velocity remains electric, touching 98.2 mph in his latest outing. For a pitcher whose game is built on power, maintaining that arm health is the key to a long and dominant career.

His focus on efficiency—limiting walks and pitching aggressively with a lead—is a mature approach that belies his rookie status. It's an approach that has spearheaded a stellar team start, with the Yankees' staff allowing the third-fewest runs in American League history over the season's first six games. While it's early, Cam Schlittler's arm, and his health, are giving the Yankees every reason to believe this record-setting start is just the beginning.