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Blue Jays' Tyler Rogers is 51 degrees different than any other pitcher in MLB
TL;DR
Tyler Rogers of the Toronto Blue Jays has a unique pitching style that is 51 degrees different from any other pitcher in MLB. His submarining technique sets him apart in the league.
Key points
- Tyler Rogers is a submarining right-handed relief pitcher
- His pitching style is 51 degrees different from other MLB pitchers
- Rogers plays for the Toronto Blue Jays
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Blue Jays' Tyler Rogers is 51 degrees different than any other pitcher in MLB originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Tyler Rogers is different.
It only takes one pitch from the Toronto Blue Jays' submarining right-handed relief pitcher to realize that. He throws like he's trying to pull weeds out of the dirt on the way to home plate.
But how different? Well, turns out that baseball is almost entirely devoid of guys who throw like this.
From the right side, there's simply no one like Rogers in MLB.
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The only other pitcher with substantial action this season who throws from a negative release point (sub-0 degrees) is Ryan Thompson of the Tampa Bay Rays, and he's at negative-10 degrees.
Rogers is at negative-61 degrees.
Here's how that looks in graphical form:
Q&A
What makes Tyler Rogers' pitching style unique in MLB?
Tyler Rogers' pitching style is unique due to his submarining technique, which is 51 degrees different from any other pitcher in the league.
How does Tyler Rogers' throwing angle compare to other MLB pitchers?
Tyler Rogers' throwing angle is significantly different, making him one of the most distinctive pitchers in MLB history.
Which team does Tyler Rogers play for in MLB?
Tyler Rogers plays for the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball.
