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For some people, spiders are no joke.
Arachnophobia affects between 2.7 and 6.1 percent of people and is one of the most common anxiety disorders, according to the National Institutes of Health. The wolf spider, garden spider, and house spider are most common in Tampa, Florida.
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New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 6, 2026. (Kim Klement Neitzel/Imagn Images)
It’s unclear if New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler deals with the scare, but he made sure the bug was treated before a spring training game.
Schlittler called security to get a spider out of his locker before the team played the Detroit Tigers, according to the YES Network. Schlittler did not pitch in the game as the Yankees fell to the Tigers, 12-1.
“A spider was successfully removed from my locker today. Best security team in the league!” he wrote about X.
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New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) throws a second inning pitch against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 21, 2025. (Tommy Gilligan/Imagn Images)
The 25-year-old Massachusetts native pitched in 14 games for the Yankees in 2025. He had a 2.96 ERA with 84 strikeouts. He had 12 strikeouts in Game 3 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox, which increased his popularity in October.
The young pitcher started two games in spring training this year. He has a 1.50 ERA and 10 strikeouts.
When everyone is healthy, Schlittler should join a rotation with Max Fried, Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon for the 2026 season.
New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) throws during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in game four of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 8, 2025. (Brad Penner/Imagn Images)
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New York finished 94-68 last season and was just behind the Toronto Blue Jays for the American League East title.
