NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 06: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Clarke Schmidt #86 of the New York Yankees pitches during a simulated game at Yankee Stadium on July 06, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
The New York Yankees have been waiting for what feels like an eternity for Clarke Schmidt to complete his rise and make an impact on a playoff run.
In reality, this extended period of stasis has lasted since Spring Training 2020, when the fireballing Schmidt looked precise, poised, and ready to stabilize the middle of the rotation.