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Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder has built an excellent staff by developing reclamation projects
Kyle Snyder’s emphasis on relationships and changeups has helped Tampa Bay build one of baseball’s best staffs, with the Rays four wins from a title.
The Tampa Bay Rays begin the World Series in Milwaukee on Friday night after qualifying as American League champions for the third time in franchise history. Pitching coach Kyle Snyder has been credited as a central figure in the team's success.
Manager Kevin Cash credits Snyder as instrumental to the pitching staff's dominance. Cash said, "I think he's the best in baseball at what he does," praising Snyder's ability to build trust and relationships with individual pitchers.
Rays pitchers led the league in WHIP this season while utilizing Snyder's emphasis on change-ups and motion capture technology. Catcher Liam Hicks said Snyder "does a really good job of just keeping things simple."
Career-Best performances followed for pitchers like Bryan Baker and Freddy Peralta after joining Tampa Bay. Peralta's MVP award in the Champions Series demonstrates the effectiveness of Snyder's player development approach.
The World Series in Milwaukee represents the Rays' chance to secure a championship. A title would complete Snyder's coaching resume, which currently lacks only a World Series ring.