"Feller's once-remarkable speed has become commonplace, even bettered, as major leaguers routinely pass triple figures on the radar gun. The secret to this arms race? The advances in pitching analytics, often authored by people without any previous baseball pedigree."
"Technology brings out the best in everybody. Pitchers taking advantage of the wealth of analytics include last year's National League Cy Young winner, Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates."
"My favorite guy to watch is lesser-known, Friedman says of McLean. His stuff is absolutely nasty. I was happy that in the World Baseball Classic, the world got to see the movement of his stuff. He's extraordinary, off-the-charts."
In 1940, Bob Feller's pitching speed was unmatched, but modern pitchers routinely exceed his records due to advancements in analytics. Rob Friedman, known as PitchingNinja, authored 'Unhittable,' detailing how technology and innovative methods like heat maps and AI have revolutionized pitching. The book introduces concepts like Seam-Shifted Wake and emphasizes the shift from natural talent to technology-driven performance. Notable pitchers like Paul Skenes and Nolan McLean exemplify this new era, showcasing how analytics enhance both speed and accuracy in pitching.
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