Welcome to the inaugural BYB Book Club discussion! Our April selection is Unhittable by Rob Friedman—better known as Pitching Ninja. Whether you devoured every page or skimmed the highlights (don't worry, we won't quiz you), we'd love for you to join this open thread and share your thoughts.

To get the conversation rolling, we've included some talking points below. Feel free to chime in with your take—just keep it constructive if the book wasn't your cup of tea.

Unhittable dives deep into the pitching revolution that's turned baseball upside down. The game's power dynamic has shifted dramatically: spin rates, sweepers, and 105 mph fastballs are now the norm, while batting averages have dipped to near-deadball-era lows. Hitters are struggling to keep up, and Friedman—a self-taught coach turned top analyst—has a front-row seat to it all.

Friedman, who consults with stars like Cy Young winners Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal, as well as All-Stars like Yu Darvish, explores the forces behind this transformation. He spotlights pioneers like Tom House, a former MLB pitcher turned coaching visionary who used cutting-edge technology to reshape how pitchers train and perform.

As the new season approaches, Unhittable tackles the questions every baseball fan is asking: Can Tarik Skubal three-peat as AL Cy Young? How does Paul Skenes get even nastier after winning Rookie of the Year and his first Cy Young? Will Jacob deGrom crack 200 strikeouts again? How will Spencer Strider return to dominance? Which pitchers stand to gain from an automated strike zone? And what makes Shohei Ohtani's training approach so uniquely effective?

If these questions get your heart racing for Opening Day, Unhittable is the perfect pregame read. So grab your favorite baseball cap, settle in, and let's talk pitching!