Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder develops standout pitchers for World Series run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Under the leadership of pitching coach Kyle Snyder, the Tampa Bay Rays have developed several pitchers into key contributors this season. Bryan Baker transitioned from an inconsistent reliever in Baltimore to a dominant closer, while Drew Rasmussen evolved from an average pitcher to an elite ace. Kyle Snyder's techniques, including embracing technology and building strong relationships with pitchers, have helped shape the Rays' pitching success. Tampa Bay has excelled with a league-leading WHIP and dynamic performances from reclamation projects ahead of the World Series, which begins Friday night in Milwaukee.
- •Bryan Baker posted a 1.44 ERA in 65 appearances this season.
- •Drew Rasmussen emerged as an elite ace after joining the Rays.
- •Snyder has cultivated several pitchers improved through new techniques and strong relationships.
- •The Rays led the league in WHIP (1.14) and ranked fourth in batting average against (.229).
- •The World Series starts Friday night in Milwaukee.
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder has built an excellent staff by developing reclamation projects
"(AP) — Bryan Baker was an inconsistent reliever in Baltimore. He became a dominant closer in his first full season in Tampa Bay.
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