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{{short description|American baseball player}}
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| caption = Friedrich on June 19, 2012
| caption = Friedrich on June 18, 2012
| team = Chicago Dogs
| number = 34
| position = [[Pitcher]]
| position = [[Pitcher]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|7|8}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|7|8}}
| birth_place= [[Evanston, Illinois]]
| birth_place= [[Evanston, Illinois]], U.S.
| bats = Right
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| debut2year = 2019
| debut2year = 2019
| debut2team = NC Dinos
| debut2team = NC Dinos
| finalleague = MLB
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| statyear = 2016 season
| finaldate = September 29
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| finalyear = 2016
| finalteam = San Diego Padres
| final2league= KBO
| final2date = September 25
| final2year = 2019
| final2team = NC Dinos
| statleague = MLB
| statleague = MLB
| stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
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| stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
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| stat3value = 246
| stat3value = 246
| stat2year = July 28, 2019
| stat2league = KBO
| stat2league = KBO
| stat21label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat21label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat21value = 3–0
| stat21value = 7-4
| stat22label = [[Earned run average]]
| stat22label = [[Earned run average]]
| stat22value = 4.00
| stat22value = 2.75
| stat23label = [[Strikeout]]s
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| stat23value = 19
| stat23value = 56
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* [[Colorado Rockies]] ({{mlby|2012}}, {{mlby|2014}}–{{mlby|2015}})
* [[Colorado Rockies]] ({{mlby|2012}}, {{mlby|2014}}–{{mlby|2015}})
* [[San Diego Padres]] ({{mlby|2016}})
* [[San Diego Padres]] ({{mlby|2016}})
* [[NC Dinos]] ({{by|2019}})
* [[NC Dinos]] ({{baseball year|2019}})
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'''Christian Louis Patrick Friedrich''' (born July 8, 1987) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[Chicago Dogs]] of the [[American Association of Professional Baseball]]. He made his [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) debut with the [[Colorado Rockies]] in 2012 and also played with the [[San Diego Padres]]. Friedrich also pitched in the [[KBO League]] for the [[NC Dinos]].
'''Christian Louis Patrick Friedrich''' (born July 8, 1987) is an American former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He made his [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) debut with the [[Colorado Rockies]] in 2012 and also played with the [[San Diego Padres]]. Friedrich also pitched in the [[KBO League]] for the [[NC Dinos]].


==Career==
==Career==
===Amateur===
===Amateur===
Friedrich attended [[Loyola Academy]] in [[Wilmette, Illinois]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-05-08/sports/ct-spt-0509-christian-friedrich--20120509_1_christian-friedrich-jhoulys-chacin-ubaldo-jimenez|title=Christian Friedrich: Loyola Academy product to make first major league start|work=tribunedigital-chicagotribune|access-date=February 5, 2016}}</ref> and [[Eastern Kentucky University]], where he played for the [[Eastern Kentucky Colonels baseball|Eastern Kentucky Colonels]] baseball team. He was named a ''[[Baseball America]]'' Freshman All-American in 2006.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2011/07/06/hankins-earns-baseball-america-freshman-all-america-honors/ |title=Hankins earns Baseball America Freshman All-America honors » Clarksville, TN Online |publisher=Clarksvilleonline.com |date=July 6, 2011 |access-date=November 18, 2011}}</ref> In 2007, he played [[collegiate summer baseball]] with the [[Falmouth Commodores]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]] and was named a league all-star.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://capecodbaseball.org.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012website/archives/Current%20Year/All_Time_MLB_CCBL_Alumni.pdf |title=Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |access-date=September 25, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/college/summer/stats.asp?Y=2007&T=Falmouth_Commodores |title=2007 Falmouth Commodores |publisher=thebaseballcube.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://capecodbaseball.org/news/asgnews/index.html?article_id=527 |title=West All-Star Roster: All-Star Game 2007 |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |access-date=May 6, 2020}}</ref> He was also named a second-team All-American in 2008.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.wkyt.com/sports/headlines/19359044.html |title=EKU's Friedrich named 2nd-team All-American |publisher=Wkyt.com |date=May 29, 2008 |access-date=November 18, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225638/http://www.wkyt.com/sports/headlines/19359044.html |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Friedrich attended [[Loyola Academy]] in [[Wilmette, Illinois]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-05-08/sports/ct-spt-0509-christian-friedrich--20120509_1_christian-friedrich-jhoulys-chacin-ubaldo-jimenez|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510111338/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-05-08/sports/ct-spt-0509-christian-friedrich--20120509_1_christian-friedrich-jhoulys-chacin-ubaldo-jimenez|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 10, 2012|title=Christian Friedrich: Loyola Academy product to make first major league start|work=tribunedigital-chicagotribune|access-date=February 5, 2016}}</ref> and [[Eastern Kentucky University]], where he played for the [[Eastern Kentucky Colonels baseball|Eastern Kentucky Colonels]] baseball team. He was named a ''[[Baseball America]]'' Freshman All-American in 2006.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2011/07/06/hankins-earns-baseball-america-freshman-all-america-honors/ |title=Hankins earns Baseball America Freshman All-America honors » Clarksville, TN Online |publisher=Clarksvilleonline.com |date=July 6, 2011 |access-date=November 18, 2011}}</ref> In 2007, he played [[collegiate summer baseball]] with the [[Falmouth Commodores]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]] and was named a league all-star.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://capecodbaseball.org.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012website/archives/Current%20Year/All_Time_MLB_CCBL_Alumni.pdf |title=Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |access-date=September 25, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/college/summer/stats.asp?Y=2007&T=Falmouth_Commodores |title=2007 Falmouth Commodores |publisher=thebaseballcube.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://capecodbaseball.org/news/asgnews/index.html?article_id=527 |title=West All-Star Roster: All-Star Game 2007 |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |access-date=May 6, 2020}}</ref> He was also named a second-team All-American in 2008.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.wkyt.com/sports/headlines/19359044.html |title=EKU's Friedrich named 2nd-team All-American |publisher=Wkyt.com |date=May 29, 2008 |access-date=November 18, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225638/http://www.wkyt.com/sports/headlines/19359044.html |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


===Colorado Rockies===
===Colorado Rockies===
Friedrich was drafted by the [[Colorado Rockies]] in the first round, with the 25th overall selection, of the [[2008 Major League Baseball Draft]].<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20080605&content_id=2847771&vkey=pr_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col |title=Rockies select LHP Christian Friedrich in first round of 2008 MLB First-Year Player Draft &#124; ColoradoRockies.com: Official Info |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date=January 1, 2011 |access-date=November 18, 2011}}</ref> ''Baseball America'' ranked Friedrich as the #95 best prospect in baseball prior to the 2009 season<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/top-100-prospects/2009/267702.html |title=Prospects: Rankings: Top 100 Prospects: Top 100 Prospects: No. 81-100 |publisher=BaseballAmerica.com |date=February 24, 2009 |access-date=November 18, 2011}}</ref> and the 33rd best prior to the 2010 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/top-100-prospects/2010/269550.html |title=Prospects: Rankings: Top 100 Prospects: Top 100 Prospects: No. 21-40 |publisher=BaseballAmerica.com |date=February 23, 2010 |access-date=November 18, 2011}}</ref>
Friedrich was drafted by the [[Colorado Rockies]] in the first round, with the 25th overall selection, of the [[2008 Major League Baseball Draft]].<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20080605&content_id=2847771&vkey=pr_col&fext=.jsp&c_id=col |title=Rockies select LHP Christian Friedrich in first round of 2008 MLB First-Year Player Draft &#124; ColoradoRockies.com: Official Info |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date=January 1, 2011 |access-date=November 18, 2011}}</ref> ''Baseball America'' ranked Friedrich as the #95 best prospect in baseball prior to the 2009 season<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/top-100-prospects/2009/267702.html |title=Prospects: Rankings: Top 100 Prospects: Top 100 Prospects: No. 81-100 |publisher=BaseballAmerica.com |date=February 24, 2009 |access-date=November 18, 2011}}</ref> and the 33rd best prior to the 2010 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/top-100-prospects/2010/269550.html |title=Prospects: Rankings: Top 100 Prospects: Top 100 Prospects: No. 21-40 |publisher=BaseballAmerica.com |date=February 23, 2010 |access-date=November 18, 2011}}</ref>


The Rockies added Friedrich to their 40-man roster after the 2011 season to protect him from the [[Rule 5 draft]].<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111118&content_id=26002128&vkey=pr_col&c_id=col |title=Rockies add two to 40-man roster, outright Brown &#124; ColoradoRockies.com: News |publisher=Colorado.rockies.mlb.com |date=November 18, 2011 |access-date=November 18, 2011}}</ref> He was called up on May 7, 2012, to make his major league debut against the [[San Diego Padres]] on May 9, 2012. On August 3, it was announced that an MRI revealed a stress fracture in his lower back, ending his season. Friedrich was 5-8 with a 6.17 [[earned run average]] in 16 starts, and had 74 strikeouts in {{frac|84|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.denverpost.com/rockies/ci_21233622/rockies-pitcher-christian-friedrich-done-season |title=Rockies pitcher Christian Friedrich done for season |work=Denver Post |first=Troy E. |last=Renck |date=August 3, 2012}}</ref>
The Rockies added Friedrich to their 40-man roster after the 2011 season to protect him from the [[Rule 5 draft]].<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111118&content_id=26002128&vkey=pr_col&c_id=col |title=Rockies add two to 40-man roster, outright Brown |publisher=Colorado.rockies.mlb.com |date=November 18, 2011 |access-date=November 18, 2011}}{{dead link|date=October 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> He was called up on May 7, 2012, to make his major league debut against the [[San Diego Padres]] on May 9, 2012. On August 3, it was announced that an MRI revealed a stress fracture in his lower back, ending his season. Friedrich was 5–8 with a 6.17 [[earned run average]] in 16 starts, and had 74 strikeouts in {{frac|84|2|3}} innings.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.denverpost.com/rockies/ci_21233622/rockies-pitcher-christian-friedrich-done-season |title=Rockies pitcher Christian Friedrich done for season |work=Denver Post |first=Troy E. |last=Renck |date=August 3, 2012}}</ref>


Colorado [[designated for assignment|designated]] Friedrich for assignment on January 28, 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rays get OF Dickerson from Rockies for reliever McGee|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=14668446|access-date=January 29, 2016|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=January 28, 2016}}</ref> He was claimed by the [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim]] on February 5.
Colorado [[designated for assignment|designated]] Friedrich for assignment on January 28, 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rays get OF Dickerson from Rockies for reliever McGee|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=14668446|access-date=January 29, 2016|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=January 28, 2016}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ocregister.com/articles/angels-702958-featherston-friedrich.html|title=Angels add LH reliever Christian Friedrich, DFA Taylor Featherston|work=The Orange County Register|access-date=February 5, 2016}}</ref>
On February 19, the claim was reversed, and Friedrich was sent back to the Rockies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ocregister.com/articles/angels-702958-featherston-friedrich.html|title=Angels add LH reliever Christian Friedrich, DFA Taylor Featherston|work=The Orange County Register|date=February 5, 2016|access-date=February 5, 2016}}</ref>


===San Diego Padres===
===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.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/may/13/padres-dfa-jabari-blash-rule-5-player/| title = Padres designate Rule 5 outfielder Jabari Blash for assignment - The San Diego Union-Tribune}} </ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/cut4/padres-pitcher-christian-friedrich-makes-play-without-glove|title=Padres pitcher Christian Friedrich makes play without glove|website=MLB.com|language=en|access-date=2019-04-24}}</ref>
Friedrich signed with the [[San Diego Padres]] on March 3, 2016. The Padres promoted him to the major leagues on May 13.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/may/13/padres-dfa-jabari-blash-rule-5-player/| title = Padres designate Rule 5 outfielder Jabari Blash for assignment - The San Diego Union-Tribune| date = May 13, 2016}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/cut4/padres-pitcher-christian-friedrich-makes-play-without-glove|title=Padres pitcher Christian Friedrich makes play without glove|website=MLB.com|language=en|access-date=2019-04-24}}</ref>


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.
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/10/jarred-cosart-christian-friedrich-elect-free-agency-after-clearing-outright-waivers.html|title=Jarred Cosart, Christian Friedrich Elect Free Agency After Clearing Outright Waivers|work=MLB Trade Rumors|first=Jeff|last=Todd|date=October 30, 2017|access-date=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
Friedrich became a free agent on October 30, 2017, after the team outrighted him due to sustained injuries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/10/jarred-cosart-christian-friedrich-elect-free-agency-after-clearing-outright-waivers.html|title=Jarred Cosart, Christian Friedrich Elect Free Agency After Clearing Outright Waivers|work=MLB Trade Rumors|first=Jeff|last=Todd|date=October 30, 2017|access-date=October 30, 2017}}</ref>


===New Britain Bees===
===New Britain Bees===
On March 26, 2019, Friedrich signed with the [[New Britain Bees]] of the independent [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]].
On March 26, 2019, Friedrich signed with the [[New Britain Bees]] of the independent [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]]. In 11 starts for the Bees, he posted a 5–1 record and 3.00 ERA with 63 strikeouts across 63 innings pitched.


===NC Dinos===
===NC Dinos===
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===Chicago White Sox===
===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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-transactions-may-29-june-16/|title=Minor League Transactions: May 29-June 16|last=Hilburn-Trenkle|first=Chris|work=Baseball America|date=June 18, 2020|access-date=June 18, 2020}}</ref>
On February 25, 2020, Friedrich signed a minor league contract with the [[Chicago White Sox]]. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=November 29, 2024|website=mlb.com|language=en}}</ref> Friedrich was released by the organization on June 18.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-transactions-may-29-june-16/|title=Minor League Transactions: May 29-June 16|last=Hilburn-Trenkle|first=Chris|work=Baseball America|date=June 18, 2020|access-date=June 18, 2020}}</ref>


===Lexington Legends===
===Lexington Legends===
On June 29, 2021, Friedrich signed with the [[Lexington Legends]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/lexington-legends-sign-mlb-pitcher-eku-standout-christian-friedrich/n-5712548| title = Lexington Legends Sign MLB Pitcher EKU Standout Christian Friedrich - OurSports Central}} </ref> In 3 appearances, he registered a 6.17 ERA and 12 strikeouts over 11.2 innings.
On June 29, 2021, Friedrich signed with the [[Lexington Legends]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/lexington-legends-sign-mlb-pitcher-eku-standout-christian-friedrich/n-5712548| title = Lexington Legends Sign MLB Pitcher EKU Standout Christian Friedrich - OurSports Central| date = June 29, 2021}}</ref> In 3 appearances for Lexington, he registered a 6.17 ERA and 12 strikeouts over {{fraction|11|2|3}} innings.


===Chicago Dogs===
===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.<ref>[https://aabaseball.com/transactions/ American Association 2021 Transactions]</ref>
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.<ref>[https://aabaseball.com/transactions/ American Association 2021 Transactions]</ref> 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 {{fraction|36|1|3}} innings pitched. On April 19, 2022, Friedrich was released by the team.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://aabaseball.com/transactions/|title=American Association of Professional Baseball - 2022 Transactions}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 05:23, 30 November 2024

Christian Friedrich
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
MLB statistics
Win–loss record10–28
Earned run average5.37
Strikeouts246
KBO statistics
Win–loss record7-4
Earned run average2.75
Strikeouts56
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Christian Louis Patrick Friedrich (born July 8, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Colorado Rockies in 2012 and also played with the San Diego Padres. Friedrich also pitched in the KBO League for the NC Dinos.

Career

[edit]

Amateur

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Friedrich attended Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Illinois,[1] and Eastern Kentucky University, where he played for the Eastern Kentucky Colonels baseball team. He was named a Baseball America Freshman All-American in 2006.[2] In 2007, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star.[3][4][5] He was also named a second-team All-American in 2008.[6]

Colorado Rockies

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Friedrich was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the first round, with the 25th overall selection, of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft.[7] Baseball America ranked Friedrich as the #95 best prospect in baseball prior to the 2009 season[8] and the 33rd best prior to the 2010 season.[9]

The Rockies added Friedrich to their 40-man roster after the 2011 season to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[10] He was called up on May 7, 2012, to make his major league debut against the San Diego Padres on May 9, 2012. On August 3, it was announced that an MRI revealed a stress fracture in his lower back, ending his season. Friedrich was 5–8 with a 6.17 earned run average in 16 starts, and had 74 strikeouts in 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

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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

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On March 26, 2019, Friedrich signed with the New Britain Bees of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 11 starts for the Bees, he posted a 5–1 record and 3.00 ERA with 63 strikeouts across 63 innings pitched.

NC Dinos

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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

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On February 25, 2020, Friedrich signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[18] Friedrich was released by the organization on June 18.[19]

Lexington Legends

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On June 29, 2021, Friedrich signed with the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[20] In 3 appearances for Lexington, he registered a 6.17 ERA and 12 strikeouts over 11+2⁄3 innings.

Chicago Dogs

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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.[21] 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+1⁄3 innings pitched. On April 19, 2022, Friedrich was released by the team.[22]

References

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  1. ^ "Christian Friedrich: Loyola Academy product to make first major league start". tribunedigital-chicagotribune. Archived from the original on May 10, 2012. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
  2. ^ "Hankins earns Baseball America Freshman All-America honors » Clarksville, TN Online". Clarksvilleonline.com. July 6, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2011.
  3. ^ "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  4. ^ "2007 Falmouth Commodores". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  5. ^ "West All-Star Roster: All-Star Game 2007". capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  6. ^ "EKU's Friedrich named 2nd-team All-American". Wkyt.com. May 29, 2008. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2011.
  7. ^ "Rockies select LHP Christian Friedrich in first round of 2008 MLB First-Year Player Draft | ColoradoRockies.com: Official Info" (Press release). Mlb.mlb.com. January 1, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2011.
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