Fried threw enough FAs and CUs last night that we can take a look at how good those 2 pitches are.
FA: 93.3 MPH, 3.7x, 6.4z
This pitch is classied as 4 seamer, but has below average rise and below average horizontal movement. It has above average velo by about 1 MPH, but we can't be certain how much extra velocity he got due to coming out of the BP. As a SP, this is likely average velo with below average movement...a 45-50 pitch.
CU: 74.6 MPH, -4.6x, -9.7z
This is a good pitch, and likely even better than Newk's. If you think Newk's is a good downer, Fried's is even better. I would hang a 65 on this pitch easily.
He threw 1 CH with good velo delta from his FA, and what appears to be good movement. It's common for guys to ditch the CH coming out of the BP, so we can't say much about this pitch or how often he uses it yet.
In Fried the Braves have a LHer with a useable FA, and a very good CU. I would like to see him get a few starts so we can judge the CH.
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