UpandIn

Sure wood, I mean would..... As an old Big League pitcher once told me, "show me a pitcher who refuses to go up and in, and I will show you a loser"

No.....Steve

Ha Ha.....Not a family member, but have followed him for years. I know all about him. Put it this way.....what ever team he is on, I am a fan! My father played pro ball with the Halos old head of scouting, Nick Kamzic and Nick helped get me a division 1 baseball scholarship back in 1979. My father was Christian's pitching coach as well as George Kontos of the Giants. I hope this works for Christian, there is so much ability there!

He can hit 95 mph...as starter was 91-94, curve is 75 to 77, slider is 84-87. Here is the video below vs San Fran. He is not this size anymore. He is presently 15 lbs lighter than when he broke in. I believe the stress fracture in his back was caused by a comebacker vs Ariz, pitched a shutout that day. This guy is a class act, will not turn a kid down for an autograph, loved being with Rockies and fan fest attendees always had nice things to say about him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEBbcX1oevM

Friedrich was 5 and 2 as a starter when he broke in., including a 9 inning 1 run 10 strikeout performance in San Fran. A stress fracture in his lower back set him way back after that. He made several starts until the Rockies figured out what was wrong with him. The lower back injury is a full year injury....this kid lost over 30 pounds in that time. Last season was the first time that he was able to train for a full off season! Considering that, he did pretty good. He might have the best breaking stuff in baseball, now that he is pitching in normal air, we will see what happens. He had good numbers away from Coors! I would like to see the Angels bring him along as a starter again. This could be a very nice pickup, only time will tell. I think two years removed from a significant injury will really help Friedrich regain his old form! The Halos may have gotten a gem here.