'Pitching Ninja' Rob Friedman talks White Sox lefty Noah Schultz's debut (Hour 4)

In this episode of the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show, host Rob Friedman—known as the Pitching Ninja—joins to discuss the debut of Chicago White Sox lefty Noah Schultz and the team's broader development strategy. Friedman praises Schultz’s raw stuff, particularly his upper-90s fastball and slider, while emphasizing that command and pitchability are still evolving. He also weighs in on the Cubs' pitching conundrum, debating whether Shota Imanaga or Edward Cabrera is their true ace, ultimately favoring Imanaga’s consistency over Cabrera’s elite stuff. The conversation shifts to injury trends in pitching, with Friedman cautioning against over-attributing arm issues to mechanics, citing examples like Max Scherzer and Kerry Wood. He also promotes his new book, *Unhittable*, which explores how modern science and analytics have transformed pitching into a nearly unhittable art form. Later, the show celebrates the call-up of infielder/outfielder Sam Antonacci to the White Sox, highlighting his elite on-base skills and potential impact. The episode concludes with a deep dive into the Bulls’ draft history, lamenting their selection of Patrick Williams over Denny Avdija, who has since become a star in Portland.