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Former Florida Gators pitcher Alex Faedo has been promoted to AA baseball within the Detroit Tigers organization.
Faedo is now in Erie, Pennsylvania where he is a member of the SeaWolves after spending the last year in Single-A Lakeland. Faedo was taken in the first round of the 2017 MLB Draft by Detroit, and has quickly advanced within the organization.
.@GatorsBB national champion pitcher & @tigers 1st round draft pick @FaedoAlex was cool enough to reply to my tweet meet up w/us after the @erie_seawolves v @RumblePoniesBB game tonight. Nice as can be & super classy. My kids were beaming! Go @FloridaGators! #Gators pic.twitter.com/JVBtOxMV4L
— Devin Mathias (@dmathias) July 5, 2018
The former Gator standout said his time at Florida helped prepare him handle his transition to the big leagues.
So far with the SeaWolves, Faedo has made two starts and posts a 1.64 ERA in 11 innings of work. He also has 11 strike outs and is holding opposing hitters to a .121 batting average.
In Single-A Lakeland, Faedo impressed in 12 starts. He had a 3.10 ERA in 61 innings pitched. He punched out 51 batters and allowed a mere .217 batting average.
Transition from College to Pros
The move from college ball to the professional level wasn’t as difficult for Faedo after having faced SEC hitters for three seasons.
Faedo said that he hasn’t had a lot changed with his throwing mechanics. His coaches in the minors are also helping more with his mentality while on the mound. He said that he also has been using his fastball more in the minors compared to college.
The approach on the mound for Faedo is still the same. He also credits the teachings of Gator head coach Kevin O’Sullivan have carried over to the big leagues.
The former Gator said the support from the fans in Erie has been great. He said he has enjoyed his time there so far, and the temperatures up in Pennsylvania have been more comfortable.
Faedo will make his third start with Erie on Thursday against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. First pitch for that game is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.
