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John Schriffen, 'Pitching Ninja' Rob Friedman clear air after jab on White Sox broadcast: 'It was just really weird'

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In an unprovoked comment, White Sox television play-by-play announcer John Schriffen on Tuesday took a shot at baseball analyst Rob Friedman, who’s better known as the “Pitching Ninja” on social media.

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John Schriffen, 'Pitching Ninja' Rob Friedman clear air after jab on White Sox broadcast: 'It was just really weird'

In an unprovoked comment, White Sox television play-by-play announcer John Schriffen on Tuesday took a shot at baseball analyst Rob Friedman, who’s better known as the “Pitching Ninja” on social media.

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John Schriffen apologizes to Pitching Ninja's Rob Friedman for on-air remark

White Sox TV voice John Schriffen apologized Wednesday personally and on the air to Rob Friedman of Pitching Ninja for a remark he made the night before about the popular X account that caught the attention of a team executive."For the record, John Schriffen apologized to me," Friedman posted on X. "He meant nothing by it other than that he doesn't use Twitter/X any longer...and said he was a big fan. He said it just came out awkwardly."And befo…

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John Schriffen apologizes to Pitching Ninja’s Rob Friedman for on-air remark – Usa news

White Sox TV voice John Schriffen apologized Wednesday personally and on the air to Rob Friedman of Pitching Ninja for a remark he made the night before about the popular X account that caught the attention of a team executive. “For the record, John Schriffen apologized to me,” Friedman posted on X. “He meant nothing by it other than that he doesn’t use Twitter/X any longer…and said he was a big fan. He said it just came out awkwardly.” And befo…

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John Schriffen offers apology to 'Pitching Ninja' for dismissive on-air remarks

Chicago White Sox TV play-by-play broadcaster John Schriffen has been involved in several public feuds over the course of his tenure. And briefly, it appeared as if some dismissive comments toward Fox Sports and Peacock MLB analyst Rob Friedman on Tuesday night may lead to another adversary in sports media for Schriffen. Friedman, who is perhaps better known by some for his presence on social media as the “Pitching Ninja,” has become an incredib…

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