Book Review of K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches

AZ Snake Pit writer Makakilo reviewed Tyler Kepner's book, "K: A History of Baseball in Ten Pitches," evaluating its contents through an Arizona Diamondbacks-focused perspective. The review highlights Kepner's examination of ten distinct pitches, drawing from over 300 interviews and citing appearances by former Diamondbacks stars Randy Johnson, Curt Schilling, and Luis Gonzalez.

The writer connects the book's pitch breakdown to recent Arizona starters, assigning characteristic pitches based on observation. Makakilo links the slider to Ryne Nelson, the four-seam fastball to Nelson and Eduardo Rodriguez, the changeup to Merrill Kelly, and modern arsenal additions like the knuckle curve to Zac Gallen.