2025 Player Outlook
A thumb fracture and hamstring strain limited Friedl to just 85 games in 2024, and it’s not unrealistic to think that he may have been a bit more banged up than it was led on. After swiping 27 bags on 33 attempts in 2023, he attempted just 10 stolen base attempts last year. He’s missed time due to hamstring injuries in each of the last three seasons, which is obviously a bit concerning. He had a slow start upon returning from his thumb injury, which isn’t all that surprising, so he should be able to hit the ground running in 2025. He’s going to hit atop a potent order in an excellent offensive environment, though I’m not as optimistic as him getting to 25+ stolen bases like he did in 2023. He should be a member of the 15/15 club, and perhaps even 20/15 if he can increase his hard contact, while hitting .245-.260.
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TJ Friedl went 4-for-4 with a double, two RBI, a walk and a steal against the Orioles on Saturday.
Friedl has eight hits in his last three games, raising his average from .238 to .307. He’ll be a decent option as an outfield fill-in next week, what with the Reds playing in Miami and the against the Rockies in Coors.
TJ Friedl went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI, and two runs scored in a 4-0 win over the Pirates on Sunday.
Friedl scored the first run of the game on an RBI single by Santiago Espinal and then later knocked in another run on a groundout. The 29-year-old is the everyday lead-off hitter for the Reds and has enough speed to be an interesting outfield option in deeper formats.
TJ Friedl finished 4-for-5 with a two-run homer as the Reds outlasted the Brewers 11-7 on Saturday.
Friedl’s homer off Elvin Rodriguez was his first extra-base hit in eight games this season, and he lifted his average from .207 to .291 tonight. Not an every-week play in mixed leagues, he will be a guy to plug in on occasion when the Reds are at home. He’s playing regularly right now because the Reds are dealing with injuries, but he’ll probably do some sitting against lefties once the team is healthier.
TJ Friedl went 1-for-2 with a pair of RBI and also walked twice on Monday, lifting the Reds to a 9-3 victory over the Padres.
Friedl has been effective as Cinciannti’s primary table-setter and top-of-the-order spark plug, when healthy, over the last few seasons. The 29-year-old outfielder suited up for only 85 games last year due to injury, but he’s back at full strength this spring, batting .360 (9-for-25) in Cactus League play.
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Date | Opponent | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19th | @Orioles | 25 |
| Apr 17th | Mariners | 8 |
| Apr 16th | Mariners | 6 |
| Apr 15th | Mariners | 2 |
| Apr 13th | Pirates | 11 |
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