Tyler Glasnow worked on adding a new pitch to his arsenal this offseason. The movement of the pitch is similar to that of a cutter and slider, which helped coin the name “slutter”. I will be referring to it as a slider, as that is how it is classified on Baseball Savant and Brooks Baseball. A little over one month into the season, how has it worked out so far?
Why Did Tyler Glasnow Need a Third Pitch?
In 2020, Tyler Glasnow had two primary pitches, a fourseam and a curveball. He also sprinkled in a change-up, throwing it about 3% of the time.