Zander
Friedman

Zander Friedman, de Toledo (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP Shows mound presence with projectable velocity.
Body: 6-2, 197-pounds. Projectable frame with a long lower half and good proportions throughout.
Delivery: Glove held at chest level. Uses a high leg lift to chest height, driving downhill with a clean landing. Smooth, repeatable tempo.
Arm Action: RH. High three-quarter slot with a full arm circle motion. Hides the ball well on back swing with slight closed turn.
FB: T88, 83-87 mph. Shows downhill angle with arm-side run. Commands all quadrants of the zone and generates late life to induce weak contact. T2309, 2052 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. Sharp, late-breaking action. Shows good depth and consistent control across the zone. T2143, 2023 average rpm.
CH: 71-71 mph. Late fading action, deceptive spin creates weak contact opportunities. T1413, 1413 average rpm.

Zander Friedman, De Toledo High School (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP Physical right-hander with downhill angle and mature pitch mix.
Body: 6-3, 186-pounds. Narrow upper chest, with long lower half.
Delivery: Throws from stretch. Glove at chest height. Closed upper half. High leg kick to chest. Lands short on mound. Fluid, repeatable delivery. Intimidating stature on mound.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot. Full-circle arm path. Slow, building arm movement through delivery. Arm stays high and sharp.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Lots of life in zone. Breaks arm-side. Can command well across all quadrants. T2038, 1940 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Looping, late drop. Great swing-and-miss potential. T1973, 1832 average rpm.
SL: Moves sharp. Commands well.
CH: 69-69 mph. Late fade. T1860, 1860 average rpm.
SPLT: Drops firm. Deceptive movement.

Friedman hails from a small school in the Los Angeles area, but the arm talent this rising '27 showed off is anything but small. Standing at 6'2 190.5 lbs. he possesses a prototype pitchers build with the clean delivery and arm action to match his build. His release point was consistent in the 7'-7'2 range on his FB/CB/SLD, but does drop down a bit on his SLD which could in the long term mean he will benefit from focusing on one breaking ball shape over trying to develop two separate ones. The FB was up to 87 while sitting 85-86 getting both ride and run to the arm side that gives it potential to miss bats. His CHG looked to be his most comfortable offspeed at present which he gets extension on (7'9 of it) while getting similar movement to his FB to tunnel the two pitches well together. Both his breaking balls at present are a bit on the softer side, but the CB seemed to show the best potential for the future. All in all Friedman has the build, delivery, pitch mix and upside to profile as a long term starter should he reach his potential.

Zander Friedman, DE TOLDEO HIGH SCHOOL (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-2, 191-pounds. Longer lower half, sloped shoulders, projectable.
Delivery: Loose and easy mover, high leg lift, leans with front hip toward the target, heavy core action, balanced throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm circle, 3/4 slot, quick arm speed.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Accurate with late life. Keeps low in the zone. T2121, 2057 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Possesses heavy and sharp 12/6 break. T1990, 1949 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. Sharp movement possessing depth, has feel for the pitch. T1960, 1918 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Deceptive keeping the same arm action. T1856, 1718 average rpm.