Christian Friedrich, baseball player, 2012-2016

Christian Friedrich

Born: 7/8/1987 in Evanston, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-05-09 | Final Game: 2016-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 222 lbs

Full name: Christian Louis Patrick Friedrich

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Biography

Christian Friedrich was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2016. Born in 1987, Friedrich made his debut with the Colorado Rockies and became known for his left-handed pitching and ability to generate strikeouts. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 10-28 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.37, with a total of 246 strikeouts. Despite facing challenges on the mound, Friedrich's determination and competitive spirit were evident throughout his time in the league. Friedrich's career spanned a period marked by evolving pitching strategies and an emphasis on high strikeout rates, which he embodied with his ability to miss bats. Though he did not achieve saves during his tenure, his role as a starter and occasional reliever allowed him to contribute to his team's pitching depth. After retiring in 2016, Friedrich left behind a legacy as a pitcher who navigated the ups and downs of professional baseball, showcasing both resilience and the challenges many players face in the highly competitive environment of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 28 124 42 0 0 0 296.7 333 177 35 117 246 5.37 0

Career ERA 5.37 vs. league average 3.98 across their career seasons — 35.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2012 COL NL 5 8 16 16 0 0 0 84.7 102 58 30 74 6.17 4.01 (-54%) -1325.5
2014 COL NL 0 4 16 3 0 0 0 24.3 25 16 10 27 5.92 3.74 (-58%) -155.7
2015 COL NL 0 4 68 0 0 0 0 58.3 75 34 25 45 5.25 3.96 (-32%) -119.1
2016 SDP NL 5 12 24 23 0 0 0 129.3 131 69 52 100 4.80 4.19 (-15%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
125 70 3 5 0 0 0 2 0 6 40 0.071 0.145 0.071 0.216 0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 71.9% below league average.

Career OBP .145 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 54.5% below league average.

Career SLG .071 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 82.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.216 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 70.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2012 COL NL 17 25 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 15 0.080 — — — — 0.0
2014 COL NL 16 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2015 COL NL 68 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 SDP NL 24 37 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 3 23 0.054 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 124 42 10 34 5 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 COL P 16 16 3 8 3 0
2014 COL P 16 3 3 3 1 0
2015 COL P 68 0 3 4 0 0
2016 SDN P 24 23 1 19 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 124

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 COL NL $512,500
Total Career Earnings $512,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Eastern Kentucky University Richmond KY 2006, 2007, 2008