Overview
- Schlittler wrote that criticism from Boston-area fans "caught me off guard" and stressed he has "respect" for the city where he grew up.
- He said people from his hometown area targeted his family on social media following his postseason start.
- He affirmed that his "loyalty is with New York for as long as I’m here" while noting that Boston and New York are both part of his identity.
- His statement follows a breakout performance against the Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series, when he threw eight scoreless innings with 12 strikeouts in the decisive Game 3.
- Recent flashpoints included a recorded profane remark about Boston reported by the New York Post and a post saying "Drinking that dirty water" noted by EssentiallySports.