How Mets’ New Reliever Tyler Rogers Became a Hidden Bullpen Star in MLB.

 New York Mets' Tyler Rogers Is Quietly Dominating MLB — The Secret Behind His Success.

Tyler Rogers: Mets’ Underrated Bullpen Ace Making Quiet Impact in MLB

He throws just two pitches.
His fastball barely tops 83 mph.
And his submarine delivery looks like it belongs in a backyard wiffle ball game rather than a Major League mound.

Yet somehow, Tyler Rogers is one of the most consistent and durable relievers in baseball, and now he brings that elite track record to the New York Mets bullpen.

Since his debut with the San Francisco Giants in 2019, Rogers has quietly posted a stellar 2.79 ERA over 396 ⅔ innings, establishing himself as a model of reliability in a position known for volatility. Among relievers with at least 250 innings over the past five seasons, Rogers ranks sixth in ERA (2.74) — putting him in elite company.

Durability Meets Deception

Rogers isn’t just effective — he’s unusually durable. Since 2021, he leads all MLB relievers with 346 appearances, pitching in at least 68 games in each of the past four seasons and leading the National League in appearances twice during that span.

His success comes not from overpowering hitters, but from confounding them. Rogers uses a sidearm-to-submarine delivery to throw a sinker averaging just 83 mph and a wicked slider with nearly a foot of horizontal movement. While he only strikes out 6.7 batters per nine innings, he excels at limiting hard contact and throwing strikes.

• Hard-hit rate since 2021: 31.1% (3rd-best among qualified relievers)

• Walk rate over the past two seasons: just 2.1%

• Home runs allowed in his career: 27 total — including only 3 in 50 innings this year

Even Better at Age 34

At 34 years old, Rogers might be pitching better than ever in 2025. He currently owns:

• A career-best 1.80 ERA

• 0.7 walks per nine innings

• A 64.4% ground ball rate

• Just 7.0 hits allowed per nine innings

His advanced metrics tell the same story. He sports a career 3.31 FIP (fielding-independent pitching) and consistently ranks near the top in expected ERA and other Statcast indicators — showing that his results are no fluke.

The Bottom Line

Rogers may not light up the radar gun or dominate highlight reels, but his funky mechanics and pinpoint command have made him a secret weapon out of the bullpen for years. With the Mets now adding him to their late-inning mix, New York may have landed one of the league’s most underappreciated bullpen gems.

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