TJ Friedl

TJ Friedl: biography

TJ Friedl is an American professional baseball player currently in the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball.

Childhood and youth

Friedl was born on August 14, 1995 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. It is possible that he was introduced to baseball at a young age and showed a natural talent for the sport, as he went on to play at the collegiate level.

Friedl attended Foothill High School in Pleasanton, California, where he played baseball and basketball. He was a standout athlete in both sports and earned All-State honors in football as a wide receiver. Despite his success on the gridiron, Friedl ultimately decided to pursue a career in baseball.

After graduating from high school, Friedl enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he continued to play baseball for the Nevada Wolf Pack baseball team. He quickly established himself as a key player on the team, earning All-Mountain West honors in his sophomore and junior seasons.

He had a strong career with the Wolf Pack, earning All-Mountain West honors in both his sophomore and junior seasons. In his junior season, he hit .401 with 8 home runs, 54 RBIs, and 36 stolen bases.

Friedl's success in college caught the attention of Major League Baseball teams, but he went undrafted in the 2017 MLB Draft.

Baseball career

TJ Friedl's professional baseball career began when he signed with the Cincinnati Reds as a free agent in 2017 after going undrafted in the MLB Draft. He made his debut with the Billings Mustangs in the Pioneer League and quickly made an impression, hitting .346 with 8 stolen bases in 25 games.

In 2018, Friedl was promoted to the Dayton Dragons in the Single-A Midwest League. He had a strong season, hitting .284 with 4 home runs, 30 stolen bases, and a .371 on-base percentage in 121 games. His performance earned him recognition as a Cincinnati Reds organization All-Star.

Friedl continued his strong play in 2019, playing for the Daytona Tortugas in the High-A Florida State League. He hit .264 with 5 home runs, 23 stolen bases, and a .345 on-base percentage in 105 games. He also showed versatility on defense, playing all three outfield positions throughout the season.

Although Friedl did not make his Major League debut during the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season, he was invited to participate in the Reds' alternate training site, demonstrating that the organization values his talent and potential.

Friedl continued to make progress in his career in 2021, playing for the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts. He hit .288 with 7 home runs, 24 stolen bases, and a .364 on-base percentage in 88 games. His performance earned him recognition as one of the top prospects in the Reds' organization, according to MLB Pipeline.

Friedl's professional baseball career has been relatively short so far, but he has already shown the potential to become a top-level player. With his combination of hitting, speed, and versatile defense, he could potentially make an impact at the Major League level in the near future.

Personal life

Friedl is a relatively private person, and there is limited information available about his personal life. He tends to keep a low profile on social media and does not often share details about his personal life in interviews or press conferences.

Though it’s known that TJ Friedl is happily married to his wife Dressa. They have a son together, his name is Senan.

Achievements and accomplishments

TJ Friedl's baseball career has been relatively short so far, but he has already achieved several notable accomplishments. Here are some of his major achievements to date:

• Earned All-Mountain West honors in his sophomore and junior seasons at the University of Nevada, Reno.
• Signed by the Cincinnati Reds as a free agent after going undrafted in the 2017 MLB Draft.
• Made his professional debut with the Billings Mustangs in 2017, batting .346 with 8 stolen bases in 25 games.
• Played for the Dayton Dragons in 2018, hitting .284 with 4 home runs and 30 stolen bases in 121 games.
• Named a Cincinnati Reds organization All-Star in 2018.
• Promoted to the Daytona Tortugas in 2019, batting .264 with 5 home runs and 23 stolen bases in 105 games.
• Invited to participate in the Reds' alternate training site during the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season.
• Considered one of the top prospects in the Reds' organization, according to MLB Pipeline.