Analyzing Fried's stuff

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Enscheff

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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.
 
Enscheff said:
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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No kidding...

but the John's feel it more appropriate to get him mop-up work once a week.
 
He has had blister problems. I think they are putting him on a limited pitch count to hopefully keep the blister away. He was only going about 3 innings in his starts at AA before the callup. They probably think he will develop faster getting those 2-3 innings in the majors. Given his age and injury history I could see this callup as a reward for hard work. I think they will give him a shot to win a rotation spot next year and this is preparation for that. Might have to shut him down by August to limit his innings but we should have a lot of options this time next year to replace him.

Anyways, I like the data. Dissapointed by his FB but I think the velocity might get better if used a a traditional 1 inning reliever.
 
sturg33 said:
No kidding...

but the John's feel it more appropriate to get him mop-up work once a week.
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Meh, I really don't get the angst over this one, they want to challenge him against high level hitters while also keeping his innings down. They've already said they he will go back to starting next year.
 
Preacher said:
Meh, I really don't get the angst over this one, they want to challenge him against high level hitters while also keeping his innings down. They've already said they he will go back to starting next year.
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I don't either...But I've realized most people who come to message boards are here to complain about something. It's some odd default setting people have
 
It wouldn't surprise me if Fried was overthrowing last night. Might mean a little drop in velo but better movement on the fastball in the future.
 
I just want a prospect whose stuff makes me say wow. Haven't seen it yet. Hoping Gohara is the guy.
 
Relating to the blister issue, more than one player who has been both in the majors and minors are saying that the MLB baseball is different this year, more so than normal. It might be a case where Fried needs to get used to the difference.
 
atl717 said:
I'm referring to the new wave. But his stuff is pretty damn good and the breaking stuff is improving.

Newk's curve is very good but if his command doesn't improve he's a reliever.
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Folty's heater and Fried's curve are currently the best pitches on the Braves roster, in my opinion.
 
Enscheff said:
Fried's curve is the best we've seen in Atlanta in quite some time. If that pitch doesn't impress you, I don't know what will.

I am genuinely excited to see Touki throw 10 curves in front of a statcast radar.
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Yeah if Fried can get that curve controlled consistently and the change up developed... he could get interesting. That curve was just filthy.
 
I think he'll end up being a good reliever. Don't think his

Overall stuff and command will be enough to be a decent starter. His fastball will probably only sit in the 90-92 range as a starter. Doesn't seem to have great movement on it either. His curve is very impressive and it probably is a 60-65.
 
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