A significant issue for the New York Yankees this year has been the pitching woes in the starting rotation. A majority of the pitching corps has either suffered significant regression or been sidelined due to injuries this season and there is a possibility that the Yankees will blow up the entire starting rotation.
However, amidst these challenges, a hidden gem has emerged within the Bombers’ pitching corps. Other than Cy Young Award candidate Gerrit Cole, Clarke Schmidt has also truly shined for the Yankees this season.
Clarke Schmidt has been rising for years
Schmidt has been a member of the Yankees for a few years now.