As the splitter rises in popularity, why do left-handers rarely throw the pitch?

The split-fingered fastball is the "it" pitch right now, but it is still rarely thrown by left-handed pitchers. Why is that?
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The two-seam fastball is the most undervalued pitch in baseball. And the Royals know it

For nearly every pitcher in baseball, establishing a quality fastball is one of the most essential steps for someone to find success. Fastball pitches (4-seam, 2-seam, sinker, cutter) make up just shy ...
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How Jonah Tong’s New Changeup Grip Helped Put Mets RHP On Path To Potential Stardom

One of the more notable pop-up prospects of 2024, Mets righthander Jonah Tong set out to take his game to the next level heading into 2025. However, after riding a four-seam fastball with heavy ...
Seattle Times

Scherzer experiments with new grip after knuckle injury

Max Scherzer has come to grips with a finger injury — by coming up with a new, unusual grip for his fastball. The Washington Nationals ace won the NL Cy Young Award last season despite a stress ...