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

On Wednesday, the Yankees turned to their top pitching prospect, right-hander Cam Schlittler. His debut was met with ample hype. Pitching to a 2.82 ERA and 11.6 K/9 in AAA, Schlittler experienced a jump in velocity that unlocked lucrative upside and had fans clamoring for his arrival.

Cam Schlittler impressed in his MLB debut for the Yankees, striking out seven Mariners and calling the experience “a dream come true.”