While the 24-year-old flamethrower takes in the emotions of such a step in his baseball journey, manager Aaron Boone must grapple with New York’s depleted starting rotation, Schlittler’s potential and his promising debut.

The Walpole High School and Northeastern University star went 5.1 innings at home against the Mariners Wednesday night.

Former Northeastern player Cam Schlittler was born in Massachusetts but said he always wanted to play for the New York Yankees.

Schlittler Delivers, Brings Tears to Parents' Eyes in Debut Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. One game into his career, Cam Schlittler has established himself as the hardest-throwing Yankee pitcher on their roster this year. And that he has the stuff to stick around.

Notes on Yankees, Phillies, Pirates and Orioles prospects, including Justin Crawford, Spencer Jones and Konnor Griffin.