Chris Friedrich Soph LHP Eastern Kentucky(Loyola 2005). Pre-season All American in all major publications, 1st team all Ohio valley last year and Player of the year in that league as a freshman. 10 and 2 as a frosh with an era below 1.70 ranked 2nd in nation with 13K's per game and was nominated for the Roger Clemmens Division 1 pitcher of the year last season after throwing 2 no hitters. Chris will be playing for team USA in the Pan Am games this summer. He is projected to be a first round pick in the June 08 draft. He has been contacted by scores of agents already. He was invited to The Cape for the summer, but Team USA came calling. This kid has all the tools and will be a very rich young man in just over a year if he stays healthy.
Here is the result of his 1st start this year:
Friedrich Leads Baseball To 8-1 Victory Over Long Island in Opener
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RICHMOND, Ky. – Sophomore preseason All-American Christian Friedrich hurled six no-hit innings, striking out seven to lead the Eastern Kentucky baseball team to an 8-1 victory over the Long Island Blackbirds in its 2007 season opener Friday afternoon at Turkey Hughes Field. The Colonels improve to 1-0 while the Blackbirds, who lost to Oakland 9-2 in the first game of the EKU Early Bird Tournament, fell to 0-2.
The 6-4 southpaw retired the last 12 batters he faced and did not allow the two LIU batters that reached, on a walk and a Colonel error, to make it past first base. The Blackbirds did not record their first hit until there was one out in the seventh but freshman Jim Clancy, who entered at the beginning of the inning, got the next hitter to ground into a double play to get out of trouble.
The Colonels gave Friedrich all the run support he would need with two runs in the second. Sophomore Dylan McMaine and senior Shawn Flora reached on singles to begin the inning which put runners on first and third. Junior Clint Seymour struck out but sophomore Matt Davis lined a two-run single into left-center to give Eastern a 2-0 lead.
Eastern tacked on a run in the fourth on a sacrifice fly from junior Tyler Barnett, and then put the game out of reach with two more in the fifth. Junior Lucas Waters reached on an error to begin the inning, and then moved to second on a single up the middle from senior captain Tony Wells. Junior Joe Oliver bunted the runners to second and third and one out later Flora drilled a two-run double to right to give the Colonels a 5-0 lead.
EKU added three runs in the eighth to push the margin to 8-0 before Long Island broke up the shutout in the ninth, picking up an unearned run on a two-out RBI single from senior Trey Bell. LIU senior righthander Mike Maynard took the loss, allowing three earned runs in five innings.
The Colonels return to action tomorrow on day two of the EKU Early Bird Tournament, hosting the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Turkey Hughes Field at 2 p.m. The Blackbirds will also take on Oakland at 10 a.m. in game one of tomorrow’s action.
For the season so far Chris is 1 and 1 with an era of 1.40 in 12 innings pitched he has 17 K's and 3 walks and has given up 6 hits. opponents are batting .142 against Chris. Looks like he is up to his old tricks once again!
WIU Takes on Oklahoma State this week
Travis Tolsma (Triton College) takes the ball this week for WIU against Oklahoma State
Good Luck!
Travis Tolsma (Triton College) takes the ball this week for WIU against Oklahoma State
Good Luck!
Some big games last night for Ryne White, Ryan Curry and several others.
Dean Anna now at John A. Logan and a Ball State recruit, went 3-for-3 with nine RBIs in an 11-0 win over the College of DuPage (Ill. ). Anna had a grand slam and three-run homer, along with a two-run double.
Congrats to Dean Anna...Lincoln Way East '05.
Have a day!!!!!!!!
Devin Foreman has also started off the year with a bang from the DH spot with 3 homers. Logan is now 18-3 to start the season.
Jason Richards of Barrington HS '05 has led Davidson to The NCAA Big Dance as the starting Point Guard.
Earlier in this thread I posed a question concerning freshman pitching in college. I realize I did not express this very well and in reflection seems silly. Of course freshman play in college and every where if they are good enough. I was looking for more of a base of reference concerning the player I mentioned. I have seen Cole play a lot during his career but even though he is a good player and a geat athlete, still was surprised that he was playing so soon. Is this typical to give new players shakedowns before the season gets serious or is he at that level already to contribute? I don't know because I am not that intimate with what always seperates good from great, ready to play or not. Just wondering.
Spin Daddy,
I have reflected and you are correct, the curve shouldnt be introduced until retirement. Therefore I have retired the Deucedoc username. I wouldnt want to send the wrong message to kids. Thanks buddy.
I have reflected and you are correct, the curve shouldnt be introduced until retirement. Therefore I have retired the Deucedoc username. I wouldnt want to send the wrong message to kids. Thanks buddy.
Also,
You asked what is in this for me, let me tell you.
Got a phonecall from David Reynolds tonight. David is a Freshmen at NIU and lead them in hitting this past Fall. Wasnt getting much playing time this early Spring because of Simond in front of him. He was a little frustrated as any good player would be.
Call comes in, Coach David Reynolds Here. I answered hey Dave, how it going. He said Coach I got my Freshmen debut today, I quickly cut him off knowing what he would say, "got three knocks didnt you"? He replied, no coach I went 4 for 5 with 2 doubles and a dinger. Thanks Coach for everything.
nuff said...
So spinner, you take your shots, I'm going to keep doing what I do with our players. As I stated before, I dont need an bunch of little guys from Florida , Ga, on my site. My players are from here..
Sparky1 out
You asked what is in this for me, let me tell you.
Got a phonecall from David Reynolds tonight. David is a Freshmen at NIU and lead them in hitting this past Fall. Wasnt getting much playing time this early Spring because of Simond in front of him. He was a little frustrated as any good player would be.
Call comes in, Coach David Reynolds Here. I answered hey Dave, how it going. He said Coach I got my Freshmen debut today, I quickly cut him off knowing what he would say, "got three knocks didnt you"? He replied, no coach I went 4 for 5 with 2 doubles and a dinger. Thanks Coach for everything.
nuff said...
So spinner, you take your shots, I'm going to keep doing what I do with our players. As I stated before, I dont need an bunch of little guys from Florida , Ga, on my site. My players are from here..
Sparky1 out
Copp gets to 2-0 also
Sparky1,
I like the new ID.
Good night!
I like the new ID.
Good night!
Hey.... NIU's Copp picks up his second win of the season against Fordham going 6 innings. Well done! 
Almost forgot Brandon's teammate Dave Reynolds got his first college start going 4 for 5, 2 singles, a double, a home run, and reaching on an error, knocking in 4 and scoring 3 runs... now that putting the bat on the ball... it's going to be tough keeping this freshman out of the line-up after that... just can't keep those Illinois Orioles down. Well done Dave... Congrats!
Almost forgot Brandon's teammate Dave Reynolds got his first college start going 4 for 5, 2 singles, a double, a home run, and reaching on an error, knocking in 4 and scoring 3 runs... now that putting the bat on the ball... it's going to be tough keeping this freshman out of the line-up after that... just can't keep those Illinois Orioles down. Well done Dave... Congrats!
Congrats to Reynolds at NIU. Keep Swinging it and everything will fall into place.
Today -
Mississippi State won its SEC opener against the Gators. Connor Powers went 4 for 5. CONPOW is now hitting .357 with three dingers.
Purdue beat Samford - Ryne White went 2 for 5 and went yard. He is now hitting .388 with 2 HR's.
Last year YT earned 2nd team All Big 10 Honors and
was named to Collegiate Baseball's Freshman All-America team.
Today -
Mississippi State won its SEC opener against the Gators. Connor Powers went 4 for 5. CONPOW is now hitting .357 with three dingers.
Purdue beat Samford - Ryne White went 2 for 5 and went yard. He is now hitting .388 with 2 HR's.
Last year YT earned 2nd team All Big 10 Honors and
was named to Collegiate Baseball's Freshman All-America team.
Carig Brookes - formerly from Naperville Central
Last evening, 6 IP 0 ER versus ranked Oklahoma, Did not get the win - he just put the team in position to make it happen.
Season totals 2-0, 1.14 ERA in 24 IP
Has quietly started at MSU for 4 years now. Great kid, hard worker!
Last evening, 6 IP 0 ER versus ranked Oklahoma, Did not get the win - he just put the team in position to make it happen.
Season totals 2-0, 1.14 ERA in 24 IP
Has quietly started at MSU for 4 years now. Great kid, hard worker!
Simond...
sorry coach Mac.
sorry coach Mac.
2 more home runs for Connor Powers today. MSU loss to Fla.
Jason Kipnis (Glenbrook North) went 2 for 4 with a home run as No. 12 Kentucky beat No. 9 Arkansas today 7-5. Jason is tied for the lead in homeruns at Kentucky with 4 for the year.
Congrats to Boomer's son Andy who is off to a great start at University of Rochester where he has started all 7 games, is hitting 2.97 and the team is 4 and 3
BoomerIL, Congrats... just checking... are you running the clip board and keeping score for Rochester??? They broke up the LT peanut gallery with you and Sweaty moving on....
Will always be the same gallery. Just new Peanuts.. 
Dan Molnar (Stevenson HS) Freshman at Emory University tearing it up right now. Hitting .320, slg@.560 and OBP@.435.
Team ranked 19th among DIII schools. Keep up the great work Daniel.
Team ranked 19th among DIII schools. Keep up the great work Daniel.
I want to echo Rosy's comments. Danny and his family are wonderful people. The kid can just flat out hit.
Another '06 Stevenson grad is making the most of his opportunities too...Brandon Meister at Miami of Ohio. In 2 appearances within the last week, 1.2 innings of no hit, no walk ball. Nice start for Brandon.
Another '06 Stevenson grad is making the most of his opportunities too...Brandon Meister at Miami of Ohio. In 2 appearances within the last week, 1.2 innings of no hit, no walk ball. Nice start for Brandon.
Freshman Jason Kipnis (Glenbrook North) hit his team leading 5th home run last night as No. 11 Kentucky beat LSU 16-2.
TRhit....
Thanks my friend! He's actually hitting better than his average shows having 11 hits in 41 ab's, 6 runs, 6 rbi's, 1 3b, 3K's, 2BB's, 1HBP all from the lead-off spot. He's moving runners when required, that makes me prouder than his average. He's also playing a heck of good centerfield. What more could a player, or dad ask for!!!! He's playing!!!!!
Thanks my friend! He's actually hitting better than his average shows having 11 hits in 41 ab's, 6 runs, 6 rbi's, 1 3b, 3K's, 2BB's, 1HBP all from the lead-off spot. He's moving runners when required, that makes me prouder than his average. He's also playing a heck of good centerfield. What more could a player, or dad ask for!!!! He's playing!!!!!
Smokey.....
Thanks for the "congrats!" Yes, I'm "keeping-the-book" for myself, or at least I did in Florida last week.
As far as the "LT peanut gallery" comment goes, "sweaty" and me are just waiting in the bushes (not together), waiting for someone (Smokey) to rattle our LT cages!!!!!!
Just remember who "dominated" the LT/OPRF series'!!! I know "ballfan" is gonna whack-me on this comment. LOL
Anyway, I hope to see you out at the LT/OPRF games. I told 'ballfan' I would be out there just to keep Ushela straight!!!!
See yah soon!!
Thanks for the "congrats!" Yes, I'm "keeping-the-book" for myself, or at least I did in Florida last week.
As far as the "LT peanut gallery" comment goes, "sweaty" and me are just waiting in the bushes (not together), waiting for someone (Smokey) to rattle our LT cages!!!!!!
Just remember who "dominated" the LT/OPRF series'!!! I know "ballfan" is gonna whack-me on this comment. LOLAnyway, I hope to see you out at the LT/OPRF games. I told 'ballfan' I would be out there just to keep Ushela straight!!!!
See yah soon!!
Boomer,
It sounds like he is off to a great year, you have alot to be proud of!! Congratulations to your son. What school does he play for?
It sounds like he is off to a great year, you have alot to be proud of!! Congratulations to your son. What school does he play for?
itsrosy.....
Dan had a very good first game against Rochester in Florida, and we came back to win the second game in that UAA Tournament against #19 Emory.
When Rochester played Washington U. last Saturday, it was kind of interesting when Washington U. had their pitcher, Andy Shields - York H.S., and their catcher, Nick Vom Brack - OPRF, on the field when Andy Cannon - LT, stepped into the batters box. Three Western Suburban Silver players together for that moment. I'm getting verklempt
Anyway, the caliber of baseball is definitely higher in college with the quality of pitching being the deciding factor. Don't get me wrong, hitting is equally important as is the defensive play, its just that if a pitcher, usually an upper classman, who can hit his spots and change speeds, pretty much has control over what happens. I believe that is what truly separates the teams at any collegiate level. Players are going to hit fastball pitching no matter what, it's the player that can hit off-speed stuff, or go the other way that can make that difference against the good pitchers. Just my observations in this early season.
Dan had a very good first game against Rochester in Florida, and we came back to win the second game in that UAA Tournament against #19 Emory.
When Rochester played Washington U. last Saturday, it was kind of interesting when Washington U. had their pitcher, Andy Shields - York H.S., and their catcher, Nick Vom Brack - OPRF, on the field when Andy Cannon - LT, stepped into the batters box. Three Western Suburban Silver players together for that moment. I'm getting verklempt
Anyway, the caliber of baseball is definitely higher in college with the quality of pitching being the deciding factor. Don't get me wrong, hitting is equally important as is the defensive play, its just that if a pitcher, usually an upper classman, who can hit his spots and change speeds, pretty much has control over what happens. I believe that is what truly separates the teams at any collegiate level. Players are going to hit fastball pitching no matter what, it's the player that can hit off-speed stuff, or go the other way that can make that difference against the good pitchers. Just my observations in this early season.
Hopperhop.....
He attends the University of Rochester in New York. A high qaulity school that is highly ranked in academics and research, if anyone is interested here on these 'boards.'
He attends the University of Rochester in New York. A high qaulity school that is highly ranked in academics and research, if anyone is interested here on these 'boards.'
NOTE: Local flavor to great D1 TV doubleheader today.
Freshman phenom Connor Powers (Benet) and a very good Mississippi State team face off against #2 South Carolina this afternoon on Direct TV Channel #631(2PM).Powers has made his presence felt in the SEC with a .338 batting average, 5HR and 15 RBI.
Sophomore Ruairi O'Connor (OPRF) and the # 1 Florida State Seminoles will follow that game (@5PM) VS Boston College. O'Connor is at .327 with 7 doubles and 13 RBI for the ACC Division leaders.
BC's Ted Ratliff of Crystal Lake (Central) is the only other Illinois player in these 2 games. Ratliff is a senior and has a 5.40 ERA in 4 appearences this year.
Freshman phenom Connor Powers (Benet) and a very good Mississippi State team face off against #2 South Carolina this afternoon on Direct TV Channel #631(2PM).Powers has made his presence felt in the SEC with a .338 batting average, 5HR and 15 RBI.
Sophomore Ruairi O'Connor (OPRF) and the # 1 Florida State Seminoles will follow that game (@5PM) VS Boston College. O'Connor is at .327 with 7 doubles and 13 RBI for the ACC Division leaders.
BC's Ted Ratliff of Crystal Lake (Central) is the only other Illinois player in these 2 games. Ratliff is a senior and has a 5.40 ERA in 4 appearences this year.
Connor Powers went 4-6 today with a long home run to centerfield and led off the 12th inning with a single and scored the winning run in a 6-5 win at Mississippi State against South Carolina...one of the top teams in the nation.
Boomer, Congrats to your son. I will address the other comments in the weeks to come. i have an OPRF sweatshirt for you and sweaty.
ballfan.....
I'll take it, gladly!!! Is it going to be a 'hoody,' or a regular one? Size large or extra large will do nicely.
I'll take it, gladly!!! Is it going to be a 'hoody,' or a regular one? Size large or extra large will do nicely.
Missiuri's Rick Zagone shut down Nebraska today.
Joe Dunnigan had another big day for Oklahoma.
Joe Dunnigan had another big day for Oklahoma.
Boomer,
your early observations our right on the money...
Works the same for the pitchers also. The guys who have command of more than one pitch will be out there. Good to hear from you..
your early observations our right on the money...
Works the same for the pitchers also. The guys who have command of more than one pitch will be out there. Good to hear from you..
SPARKY 1.......
Thanks!! P.M. me and give me some insight as to the "name" change and new avtar.
Boomer
Thanks!! P.M. me and give me some insight as to the "name" change and new avtar.
Boomer
.364, 6 homers, 4 doubles, and 16 rbis.
--Connor Powers stats as a fresh in the SEC.
--Connor Powers stats as a fresh in the SEC.
That's amazing how close Conner and freshman Jason Kipnis(Glenbrook North/Kentucky) are in their statistics.
Jason: .393 BA, 2 Doubles, 5 Triples(leads SEC),
6 Homers, 18 RBI and 6 for 7 stolen bases.
It's amazing how close they are in everything. The biggest difference I noticed when looking at their statistics is that Jason has had 20 fewer at bats than Conner (61 vs. 81)
What an incredible impression these Chicago area players are making on the SEC. Let's hope they keep their excellent play going and they will both for sure make the SEC all freshman team, or hopefully more!!
Jason: .393 BA, 2 Doubles, 5 Triples(leads SEC),
6 Homers, 18 RBI and 6 for 7 stolen bases.
It's amazing how close they are in everything. The biggest difference I noticed when looking at their statistics is that Jason has had 20 fewer at bats than Conner (61 vs. 81)
What an incredible impression these Chicago area players are making on the SEC. Let's hope they keep their excellent play going and they will both for sure make the SEC all freshman team, or hopefully more!!
Couldn't happen to two nicer kids.