Freddy Dolsi

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Detroit Tigers #15 prospect in 2009
  Prior to last season, Dolsi was a hard-throwing 25-year-old who had one inning of experience above Class A. He pitched well in big league camp and earned his first callup in early May, after injuries and inconsistencies created an opening in Detroit's bullpen. He adapted to the majors quickly, and Tigers manager Jim Leyland called upon him to protect leads in the seventh and eighth innings. But then Dolsi struggled in late June and through most of July, precipitating a return to the minors. He experienced some fatigue in his throwing shoulder but was never placed on the disabled list. Dolsi throws a lively, four-seam fastball that maintained plus velocity (94-96 mph) and movement throughout the season. He also has a two-seamer that averages 87-89 mph and rides in on the hands of righthanders. The downside with his fastball is that his command of the pitch is average at best. He's confident enough in his slider to throw it in almost any count, but it's inconsistent. Dolsi is small and generates his velocity with a lot of effort in his quick delivery, which hampers his control. He spins off the mound, which leaves him in an awkward fielding position. Dolsi probably could use some more development in the minors, but it wouldn't be a surprise if he made the Opening Day roster.
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  Ranked Detroit Tigers #29 prospect in 2008
  He may be short in stature, but Dolsi has a big arm and projects as a late-inning reliever if his command and one of his offspeed pitches can become at least average. He spent almost all of the 2007 season in high Class A, where he was an effective closer for a last-place Lakeland team that didn't give him many save opportunities. Dolsi throws a four-seam fastball from 92-96 mph with late life in the zone, but his secondary pitches are iffy. His 85-87 mph slider lacks depth. He tends to get under it, making the pitch spin more than break. He's still working on his changeup, which he throws around 84 mph with good arm speed. Dolsi has below-average command but comes at hitters with a quick, three-quarters delivery. He may lack size and polish, but his quick arm and plus fastball give the Tigers something to work with. He's headed to Double-A for 2008.