The rise of the splitter over the past half a decade -- fueled by the emergence of elite pitching from Japan, where the the offering is a standard part of nearly every pitcher's arsenal, and the ...

Every year, it seems like a new pitch is the most popular in baseball. This year in the World Series, one pitch has more potency than any other for the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers: the ...

The World Series may all come down to one pitch. Well, to be more specific, one pitch type: the splitter. Game 6 is Friday night, and the Toronto Blue Jays have a 3-2 lead. They can take the crown ...

Watching the 2025 World Series, it was clear that one pitch reigned supreme: the splitter. In a playful social media ...