MLB's slowest fastball gets hitters to swing the latest. But how? (opens original article in a new tab)

Tyler Rogers' slow sinker causes batters to swing late, making it one of the most valuable pitches in MLB despite his low velocity.

• Tyler Rogers' sinker has the highest late swing rate (58%) in MLB, three times the league average.
• Rogers' sinker is the fourth-most valuable pitch in MLB despite his low velocity, with 40 runs worth of value over three years.
• Rogers has reduced slider usage from 46% to 33% and increased sinker usage to 80% of pitches, contributing to increased late swings.