Penn’s hard-throwing righty with upside, but the health track is still the story
In the 2026 season, Fridgen appeared in four games for Penn and showed early strikeout ability, including the first two Ks of his college career in a home win over Lehigh. He entered Penn with solid prep buzz as a ranked right-handed pitcher, and evaluators have liked the arm talent and strike-throwing foundation. The big swing factor is health: Penn’s 2025 preview noted he was still working back and not yet fully in the mix, so the question is less about raw stuff and more about availability, consistency, and how quickly he can turn flashes into innings.
