How the splitter became October’s top pitch

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 ...

With Gausman and Yamamoto, the splitter is back in spotlight for World Series Game 6

Showcased by World Series Game 6 starters Kevin Gausman and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, split-finger fastballs have been used for 6.8 ...