Tyler Rogers and his twin brother Taylor Rogers are one of baseball’s rarest stories, identical twins both pitching in the major leagues, but with completely different styles.
The brothers, both born on December 17, 1990, face off this weekend when the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Minnesota Twins.
Despite their shared background, their approach on the mound couldn’t be more different.
Tyler, who pitches for Toronto, is a right-handed submariner who releases the ball from a low angle. Taylor, who pitches for Minnesota, is a lefty who throws over the top.
Their contrasting techniques are also reflected in their careers, as Tyler has a 2.72 earned run average while Taylor has a 3.34 ERA.
However, Taylor has recorded more saves and has been selected to an All-Star team, something Tyler has yet to accomplish.
Their upcoming matchup offers a rare moment in baseball, with two brothers from the same beginnings on the same stage showing vastly different paths to success.
