“A star is born tonight,” manager Aaron Boone proclaimed after his Yankees advanced to a Division Series matchup with Toronto. Schlittler prepared for the big moment by speaking with Yankees great Andy Pettitte, a five-time World Series champion and winner of a record 19 postseason games.

Cam Schlittler silenced the people who made hurtful comments to his family on social media before his historic performance in the New York Yankees’ Wild Card Series win over the Boston Red Sox.

It all came together Thursday: the arsenal the Yankees taught him, the heart-rate work he taught himself and the desire he's had all along.