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Friedrich opened the season at Triple-A Colorado Springs, producing five strong starts before getting summoned to a struggling Rockies rotation. Friedrich did little to stop the bleeding, especially a...
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Selected by the Rockies in the first round of the 2008 entry draft (25th overall). Signed with Colorado in June 2008, including a $1.35 million bonus.
May 7, 2013 – Christian Friedrich News
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Friedrich's back problems have returned at Triple-A Colorado Springs and he has since been placed on the 7-day DL, MLB.com reports.
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| Year | Age | Lg | Tm | G | GS | SH | IP | H | ER | HR | K | BB | W | L | SV | BS | HLD | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 20 | A | Ash | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12.0 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 7.50 | 1.75 |
| 2008 | 20 | A | Tri | 8 | 8 | 0 | 36.0 | 31 | 13 | 2 | 50 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 3.25 | 1.08 |
| 2009 | 21 | A | Mod | 14 | 14 | 0 | 74.3 | 59 | 21 | 3 | 93 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 2.55 | 1.17 |
| 2009 | 21 | A | Ash | 8 | 8 | 0 | 45.3 | 35 | 11 | 2 | 66 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | – | – | 2.20 | 1.10 |
| 2010 | 22 | AA | Tul | 18 | 18 | 0 | 87.1 | 100 | 49 | 10 | 78 | 35 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.05 | 1.55 |
| 2011 | 23 | AA | Tul | 25 | 25 | 0 | 133.1 | 156 | 74 | 20 | 103 | 43 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.00 | 1.50 |
| 2012 | 24 | AAA | Col | 5 | 5 | 0 | 30.0 | 23 | 10 | 1 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | 0.90 |
| 2012 | 24 | MAJ | COL | 16 | 16 | 0 | 84.7 | 102 | 58 | 14 | 74 | 30 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.17 | 1.56 |
| 2013 | 25 | AAA | Col | 4 | 4 | 0 | 14.2 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.30 | 1.48 |
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| 3-Year Averages | MAJ | 16 | 16 | 0 | 84.7 | 102 | 58 | 14 | 74 | 30 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.17 | 1.56 | ||
Age is determined on July 1st of each season. Jump To: ▼ Advanced Stats ▼ Pitcher vs. Batter Stats
No Yes No| Year | Age | Lg | Tm | G | GS | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | K/BB | HR/9 | GB/FB Ratio | Strand % | Fastball | ERA | FIP | BABIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 20 | A | Ash | 3 | 3 | 12.0 | 11.25 | 5.25 | 2.14 | 1.50 | – | 57.9% | – | 7.50 | 4.62 | .389 |
| 2008 | 20 | A | Tri | 8 | 8 | 36.0 | 12.50 | 2.00 | 6.25 | 0.50 | – | 70.3% | – | 3.25 | 1.81 | .360 |
| 2009 | 21 | A | Mod | 14 | 14 | 74.3 | 11.26 | 3.39 | 3.32 | 0.36 | – | 78.6% | – | 2.55 | 2.35 | .324 |
| 2009 | 21 | A | Ash | 8 | 8 | 45.3 | 13.10 | 2.98 | 4.40 | 0.40 | – | 81.3% | – | 2.20 | 1.85 | .348 |
| 2010 | 22 | AA | Tul | 18 | 18 | 87.1 | 8.06 | 3.62 | 2.23 | 1.03 | – | 68.8% | – | 5.05 | 4.21 | .349 |
| 2011 | 23 | AA | Tul | 25 | 25 | 133.1 | 6.96 | 2.91 | 2.40 | 1.35 | – | 69.8% | – | 5.00 | 4.64 | .333 |
| 2012 | 24 | AAA | Col | 5 | 5 | 30.0 | 8.10 | 1.20 | 6.75 | 0.30 | – | 65.4% | – | 3.00 | 2.33 | .276 |
| 2012 | 24 | MAJ | COL | 16 | 16 | 84.7 | 7.87 | 3.19 | 2.47 | 1.49 | 1.20 | 62.7% | 91.8 MPH | 6.17 | 4.74 | .348 |
| 2013 | 25 | AAA | Col | 4 | 4 | 14.2 | 5.07 | 5.07 | 1.00 | 0.63 | – | 70% | – | 4.30 | 4.68 | .272 |
| 3-Year Averages | MAJ | 16 | 16 | 84.7 | 7.87 | 3.19 | 2.47 | 1.49 | – | 62.7% | – | 6.17 | 4.66 | .348 |
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Worst Matchups for Christian Friedrich (by OPS against, min 2 AB)
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Trumbo | ANA | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 4.000 | 5.000 |
| Kyle Seager | SEA | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 3.000 |
| Torii Hunter | DET | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 3.000 |
| Todd Frazier | CIN | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .750 | 1.750 | 2.500 |
| Adam LaRoche | WAS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 2.000 | 2.500 |
| Mike Napoli | BOS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | 2.000 | 2.500 |
| Ian Desmond | WAS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.500 | 2.500 |
| Yasmani Grandal | SD | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | 2.000 | 2.500 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | 1.667 | 2.333 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.333 | 2.333 |
Best Matchups for Christian Friedrich (by OPS against, min 2 AB)
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | K | SB | AVG | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Pence | SF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Yadier Molina | STL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Anthony Bass | SD | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| John Hester | ANA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Allen Craig | STL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Pedro Alvarez | PIT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Ervin Santana | KC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Placido Polanco | MIA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Andy Parrino | OAK | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
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2012
Friedrich seems to have hit a wall at Double-A, repeating at Tulsa and carrying a 5.00 ERA while getting knocked around by opposing hitters for the second straight season. In addition to the elevated home-run rate (1.35 HR/9IP), Friedrich lost strikeouts (8.06 K/9IP down to 6.96) and showed minimal growth beyond an improved walk rate (3.62 BB/9IP down to 2.91). Still, the former first-round pick was added to the Rockies' 40-man roster in November and the Rockies will be patient, given the team's investment in him. Wait until he shows signs of dominating hitters the way he did at High-A again before investing.
2011
Friedrich, the Rockies 2008 first-round pick, had a disappointing and injury plagued 2010 season. He experienced a sore left elbow and was the recipient of a line drive off that same elbow, before a strained lat muscle eventually sidelined him permanently. The elbow injuries, a dip in his velocity, and a bout with the long ball resulted in a 5.05 ERA and 1.550 WHIP at Double-A Tulsa. Still, he possesses a live fastball and fantastic curveball, both of which are capable of getting major league batters out. Assuming he can shake off the injury bug, Friedrich should regain his top prospect status and profile as someone for fantasy owners to watch as the season progresses.
2010
Friedrich is a left-handed starting pitcher with dazzling stuff who was a first-round draft pick in 2008. He throws a fastball that can touch the mid-90s with late life and his curve is an outstanding pitch with great spin and rotation that he can use in any count. Friedrich has a very smooth, polished delivery and opened eyes at Low-A and High-A last season. He could be a fast-mover in the Colorado system and a September callup isn't out of the question depending on the health of the Rockies' rotation later in the season.
2009
The Rockies' 2008 first-round pick was considered the most polished lefty in the draft class after Brian Matusz, so his performance as a pro was mildly disappointing. Friedrich has the pitches to be a mid-rotation starter in the majors and get there quickly, possibly the middle of '10. He does not have No. 1 starter upside.
