Christian Friedrich (baseball)

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84+2⁄3 innings. [11]

Colorado designated Friedrich for assignment on January 28, 2016. [12] He was claimed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on February 5. On February 19, the claim was reversed, and Friedrich was sent back to the Rockies. [13]

San Diego Padres

Friedrich signed with the San Diego Padres on March 3, 2016. The Padres promoted him to the major leagues on May 13. [14] In a debut game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, center fielder Chris Owings shot a fastball straight back up the middle, knocking off Friedrich's glove. The left-hander raced over to the ball and made the bare-handed toss to first for the out. [15]

In a game against his former team, the Colorado Rockies, on Saturday, September 10, 2016, Friedrich led the Padres to a 6–3 victory while striking out a career-high tying 10 batters. Friedrich shrugged off a 109-mph DJ LeMahieu line drive that drilled him in the left leg during the third inning to work seven shutout innings.

Friedrich became a free agent on October 30, 2017, after the team outrighted him due to sustained injuries. [16]

New Britain Bees

On March 26, 2019, Friedrich signed with the New Britain Bees of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 11 starts 63 innings he went 5-1 with a 3.00 era and 63 strikeouts.

NC Dinos

On July 2, 2019, Friedrich's contract was purchased by the NC Dinos of the KBO League. [17] He became a free agent following the season.

On November 5, 2019, Friedrich re-signed with the New Britain Bees. However, following their move to the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, he was selected by the Somerset Patriots in the Bees dispersal draft.

Chicago White Sox

On February 25, 2020, Friedrich signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox. He was released by the organization on June 18, 2020. [18]

Lexington Legends

On June 29, 2021, Friedrich signed with the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [19] In 3 appearances, he registered a 6.17 ERA and 12 strikeouts over 11.2 innings.

Chicago Dogs

On August 7, 2021, Friedrich was traded to the Chicago Dogs of the American Association of Professional Baseball in exchange for two players to be named later and cash considerations. [20] Friedrich appeared in 6 games for Chicago to close out the year, logging a 3–1 record and 4.21 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 36.1 innings pitched. On April 19, 2022, Friedrich was released by the team. [21]

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Christian Friedrich
2012 06 19 046 Rockies Christian Friedrich 2.jpg
Friedrich on June 18, 2012
Pitcher
Born: (1987-07-08) July 8, 1987 (age 37)
Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Left
Professional debut
MLB: May 9, 2012, for the Colorado Rockies
KBO: July 12, 2019, for the NC Dinos
Last appearance
MLB: September 29, 2016, for the San Diego Padres
KBO: September 25, 2019, for the NC Dinos
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