Will Frisch

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #200 prospect in 2022 draft
  School: Oregon State Committed/Drafted: Twins ’19 (30)
  Age At Draft: 22
  BA Grade: 40/Extreme
  Scouting Grades: Fastball: 55 | Curveball: - | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 60 | Cutter: | Control: 50
  Frisch ranked No. 155 in the 2021 draft class a year ago as a draft-eligible sophomore and pitched in several roles for Oregon State to great success. Frisch was expected to move into the starting rotation full-time this spring for the Beavers, but a partially torn UCL and subsequent Tommy John surgery ended his 2022 season before it began—like many pitchers in this injury-ridden class. Frisch entered the year with second-to-fourth round potential, thanks to a solid three-pitch mix including a fastball, slider and changeup. In 2021 as a split starter/reliever, Frisch averaged 94 mph and ran the pitch up to 98, while his upper-80s changeup earned plus grades and generated a 40% whiff rate and his mid-80s slider checked in at average. With a solid or better three-pitch mix and control that took a big step forward from 2020 to 2021, Frisch looked the part of a solid starting pitching prospect with a filled-out 6-foot, 222-pound frame. His injury and lost 2022 season make him more of a question mark.
• Ranked #152 prospect in 2021 draft
  Coming out of high school in Minnesota, Frisch was throwing 95 mph at his best and was selected by the Twins in the 36th round in 2019, but decided to honor his commitment to Oregon State. In his first year on campus in 2020, Frisch went 0-0, 2.61 in seven appearances (one start), with 12 strikeouts and six walks in 10.1 innings, and he’s fared even better as a sophomore while splitting time as a short reliever, long reliever and in a starting role. Heading into regionals, Frisch is 3-0, 2.17 with 51 strikeouts in 54 innings, while his control, which was well below-average in high school, has improved (3.7 walk rate). Frisch’s stock has ticked up significantly this year, as he’s shown the versatility to pitch in any role with a three-pitch mix headlined by two above-average or better offerings. Frisch has shown a power fastball that sits in the mid 90s and has topped out at 98 mph, and it hasn’t been hit hard despite the fact it plays straight. His changeup flashes plus and regularly looks above-average, and his slider has progressed this season from looking below-average to average. At 6 feet, 226 pounds from the right side, Frisch has little projection remaining and some evaluators believe he might fit best in the bullpen down the road, but if he can continue to improve his control he has the stuff to start. As a draft-eligible sophomore, Frisch could be a tough sign.
• Ranked #450 prospect in 2019 draft
  Frisch is a 6-foot-1, 215-pound prep righthander with a strong lower half and little physical projection remaining. Frisch's fastball has gotten up to 95 mph at his best and he has the strength to tick that up into the upper-90s in the future, with a slider that projects as average and an above-average changeup. What holds Frisch back is his control, which is well below-average at the moment and will need to improve if he wants a chance to start. Frisch is an Oregon State commit.

• December, 2018 Scouting Report
  Frisch is a 6-foot-1, 215-pound prep righthander with a strong lower half and little physical projection remaining. Frisch's fastball has gotten up to 95 mph at his best and he has the strength to tick that up into the upper-90s in the future, with a slider that projects as average and an above-average changeup. What holds Frisch back is his control, which is well below-average at the moment and will need to improve if he wants a chance to start. Frisch is an Oregon State commit.