I happened upon EKU's 2008 roster and I don't see Christian Friedrich listed there...?
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I would guess that most schools will update 08' rosters at the end of fall ball. This is from Baseball Prospectus: The top 15 prospects in the cape cod league. Congrats Chris!
5. Chris Friedrich, LHP, Eastern Kentucky (Falmouth)
2007 ERA IP H K BB HR
Spring 2.09 81.2 44 101 36 4
Summer 3.68 37 28 52 24 0
Friedrich’s curveball was likely the league’s single toughest pitch to hit, and pitching off his curve gave him considerable success. However, Friedrich must still prove his other offerings to scouts before the first round becomes a guarantee. His fastball velocity (88-91 mph) is sufficient because it's played up by his curve, but he must command the pitch better. Also contrasting the curve with a better change would further enhance the value of his true 12-to-6 out pitch. Pitchers like Rich Hill, Sean Marshall, and even Barry Zito have found big league success with similar repertoires, and the latter likely represents Friedrich’s draft day ceiling. It’s high praise, but when the pitch is on and in control, his curve is good enough to merit the comparison.
Keep working hard,
Justin Stringer
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5. Chris Friedrich, LHP, Eastern Kentucky (Falmouth)
2007 ERA IP H K BB HR
Spring 2.09 81.2 44 101 36 4
Summer 3.68 37 28 52 24 0
Friedrich’s curveball was likely the league’s single toughest pitch to hit, and pitching off his curve gave him considerable success. However, Friedrich must still prove his other offerings to scouts before the first round becomes a guarantee. His fastball velocity (88-91 mph) is sufficient because it's played up by his curve, but he must command the pitch better. Also contrasting the curve with a better change would further enhance the value of his true 12-to-6 out pitch. Pitchers like Rich Hill, Sean Marshall, and even Barry Zito have found big league success with similar repertoires, and the latter likely represents Friedrich’s draft day ceiling. It’s high praise, but when the pitch is on and in control, his curve is good enough to merit the comparison.
Keep working hard,
Justin Stringer
Do It Right Baseball
Lane Tech Baseball
www.doitrightbaseball.com
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The word from his head coach Elvis Dominguez at EKU is that Friedrich is expected to go between the 4th and 8th pick of the draft. He was rated as the fourth rated player in the Cape this Summer by Baseball America, but the most Big League ready by the same source. He was on fire this past Summer, but a back injury slowed him a bit and knocked his velocity down into the high 80's at times. The injury is now healed and he is expected to be into the 90's on a regular basis. The bottom line is that he has the best curve in the country, his fastball is more effective because of it!
Check out these links on Friedrich. He's ranked the #6 prospect in the nation.
http://www.ekusports.com/article.asp?articleid=87581
http://www.ekusports.com/article.asp?articleid=88644
http://www.ekusports.com/article.asp?articleid=87581
http://www.ekusports.com/article.asp?articleid=88644
Great to hear! I had the pleasure of coaching Chris in a CABA tournament years ago. What a great kid who deserves all of the success that he's enjoying. All my best for continued prosperity.