Clarke Schmidt's case for a spot in the Yankees' starting rotation could not have begun much better Sunday's 7-0 spring training win over the Atlanta Braves.
The RHP started New York's split-squad matinee at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., with a two-inning flash of dominance that backed up what Aaron Judge has seen since reporting to camp.
"It's just electric," the reigning AL MVP and newly-minted captain told YES Network of Schmidt, who threw 20 strikes on 31 pitches and struck out five in two perfect innings.