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For some people, spiders are no joke.
Arachnophobia affects between 2.7% and 6.1% 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 the most common in Tampa, Florida.
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New York Yankees starter Cam Schlittler 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 fear, but he made sure the bug was taken care of before a spring training game.
Schlittler called security to remove a spider from his locker before the team faced the Detroit Tigers, according to 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 equipment in the league!” wrote in X.
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New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler throws a pitch in the second inning against Baltimore at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 21, 2025. (Tommy Gilligan/Image 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 recorded 12 strikeouts in Game 3 of the American League wild card series against the Boston Red Sox, elevating his popularity in October.
The young pitcher has started two games in spring training this year. He has a 1.50 ERA and 10 strikeouts.
When everyone is healthy, Schlittler will rejoin a rotation with Max Fried, Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon for the 2026 season.
New York pitcher Cam Schlittler pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays during Game 4 of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium on October 8, 2025. (Brad Penner/Image Images)
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New York finished 94-68 last season and fell just behind the Toronto Blue Jays for the American League East title.
