• Full name Craig Frederick Fritsch
  • Born 12/29/1987 in Austin, TX
  • Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Baylor
  • Drafted in the 16th round (501st overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2010.
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    Righthander Craig Fritsch jumped into the eighth round as a draft-eligible sophomore last year after throwing 93-96 mph at the Big 12 Conference tournament, but he ultimately turned down the Orioles and resumed his enigmatic career at Baylor. The 6-foot-4, 190-pounder has pitched with a lower arm slot in 2010, wasn't good early and worked at 87-91 mph for most the season. His slider and changeup are fringy, though he has thrown more strikes this spring. Fritsch redshirted as a freshman because he wasn't ready to compete in the Big 12, and scouts never have been sold on his mental toughness. His pro future likely will be as a reliever.

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