The trio of late-inning relievers aren't the only Yankees with nasty stuff. Here, we examine some of the more under-appreciated pitches thrown by Yankee pitchers.
Among the Yankees pitching staff, there are definitely a handful of pitches that stand out. Masahiro Tanaka's splitter is well known among fans for its extremely late movement. Andrew Miller's slider helped him go from first round bust to elite closer. Dellin Betances's knuckle curve has led him to two straight All Star appearances. Of course, Aroldis Chapman's fastball is the reason behind his nickname: the Cuban Missile. Today, we acknowledge some of the more under the radar pitches thrown by Yankees hurlers.