Jacob Misiorowski, Cam Schlittler Both On Pace To Do Something Never Done Before

New York Yankees pitchers Jacob Misiorowski and Cam Schlittler are poised to accomplish a feat never achieved before, leading the league in ERA and strikeouts respectively. Misiorowski has set the bar with the lowest ERA in baseball this year, while Schlittler has led the American League in ERA through 30 starts. Both have surpassed the 200-strikeout mark.

Misiorowski's ERA stands at an impressive 1.95 through 27 starts, while Schlittler's is slightly higher at 2.01. According to OptaSTATS, no pitcher in MLB history has finished a season with an ERA under 2.50 and 200 strikeouts after starting the season with fewer than 75 innings pitched. However, Misiorowski and Schlittler are on track to break this record.

The only potential hurdle could be a couple of pitching mishaps that raise their ERA, but given their dominant performances, it seems unlikely. Misiorowski's fastball is particularly noteworthy, having exceeded 1,000 pitches at 100 mph this season, contributing significantly to the Milwaukee Brewers' record-breaking season. Schlittler has been equally impressive, allowing one earned run or fewer in his 20 starts.

Both players are strong contenders for the prestigious Cy Young Award and are expected to win their first after the season concludes.