Santo Frias

Santo Frias - Right-handed Pitcher
Age: 20 Height: 6'3" Weight: 190 Bats: Right Throws: Right

	W	L	ERA	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	K	BB9	K9	WHIP
2007 GCL/Lake	2	3	2.24	11	10	0	56.3	43	14	1	13	55	2.08	8.79	0.99
Career	6	7	1.77	22	21	0	111.7	80	22	4	31	99	2.50	7.98	0.99

History: Frias was signed as a non-drafted free agent in December of 2005 and pitched at the Indians academy in the Dominican Republic in 2006 going 4-4 with a 1.30 ERA in 11 starts. Frias made his stateside debut in 2007 pitching for the rookie level GCL Indians and later at Single-A Lake County.

Strengths & Opportunities: When Indians Farm Director Ross Atkins was heading up the Latin Operations in 2006 he was a big fan of Frias, and he still is. Frias continues to improve, is a strike-thrower and has a big frame that he is still growing into. He reminds some in the Indians organization of Fausto Carmona because of his big frame, big back, room to put on weight, and loose arm.

Frias has a good three-pitch mix with an 88-92 MPH fastball, slider and changeup. The slider is his best secondary pitch and has the potential to develop into a good major league pitch. He has the frame and the pitches, and still is only 20-years old. The Indians feel that as he fills out and matures his fastball has the potential to add velocity and become a big weapon. He also has a very low home run rate (0.32 HR/9 career).

Outlook: Frias' performance in the GCL (2-3, 1.88 ERA, 9 starts) and Lake County (0-0, 4.32 ERA, 2 starts) was impressive to where he now is a legit pitching prospect in the Indians system. Frias did go on the disabled list with a right elbow strain near the end of the season, but reportedly is 100% healthy and will be ready to go next year where he should start the season at Lake County.

Video: Frias on the mound.

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