The New York Yankees have a young arm rewriting the record books, and it's a name that hasn't been this hot since the days of Walter Johnson. Right-hander Cam Schlittler is off to a historic start in the 2026 season, achieving a feat not seen in 113 years—since "The Big Train" himself was on the mound.

Baseball is a sport where stats connect generations, but it's rare to see a milestone stand for over a century. Through his first nine starts, Schlittler has posted 50+ strikeouts, fewer than 10 walks, allowed no more than one home run, and maintained a sub-1.50 ERA. That's a combination no pitcher has managed since Johnson in 1913. It's a testament to the kind of command and dominance that makes fans and analysts alike sit up and take notice.

Schlittler turned heads late last season, including in the postseason, but carrying that momentum into a new year is never a guarantee. Yet here he is, looking every bit the young star the Yankees hoped he'd become. While it's unlikely he'll match Johnson's career numbers from an era when aces pitched far more often, right now, Schlittler is doing as well as anyone could have imagined.

For Yankees fans and baseball purists, this is a run worth watching. Whether you're a pitcher looking to channel that same energy or a fan wanting to rep the next big thing, Schlittler's historic start is a reminder that greatness can still echo through the ages.