Baseball Matchup Forecast: MLB Predictions for Saturday Between Yankees and White Sox, Odds, and Notable Wagers
Cam Schlittler, the young pitcher who made his big league debut with the Yankees' pitching staff in early July, has been turning heads with his recent performances. In the past 17 and 2/3 innings since August 13, Schlittler has given up just seven hits, walked seven batters, but struck out an impressive 20.
Over eight starts, Schlittler has recorded 46 punch outs over 42 and 1/3 innings. His recent success came against the Nationals, Rays, and Twins, not typically considered high-powered offenses. However, the Southsiders are also not a juggernaut, making Schlittler's performances all the more impressive.
Advanced metrics suggest that Schlittler's recent stretch of success is not a fluke. His 1.82 fielding independent pitching and a 2.60 expected FIP in those three starts indicate a consistent level of performance.
Since his debut, Schlittler has been the Yankees' best starter, with a 2.76 earned run average. In his last three starts, he has been particularly effective, allowing just one earned run without allowing a home run.
The suggestion for the play comes from Dylan Svoboda, a versatile writer and analyst across many sports, with a particular expertise in MLB, the NFL, and the NBA. Svoboda believes that Schlittler's recent success makes him a promising play for fantasy baseball.
For those interested, the suggested play is for Cam Schlittler's next start: Under 1.5 earned runs (+105) and Under 4.5 hits (-110, on DraftKings).
We invite our readers to comment on the suggested play and share their thoughts on Cam Schlittler's recent performances. Is he a player to watch in the upcoming games, or is this a short-lived success? Let us know in the comments below!
