Max Fried

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New York Yankees · Pitcher

Age 326' 4" · 190 lbsThrows Left

FBaseball Overview

After an outstanding 2025 season that earned him All-MLB First Team honors and an AL All-Star selection, Fried transitions to the Yankees as a stabilizing ace in their rotation at age 32. His 2.86 ERA and 189 strikeouts last year showcase his elite ability to generate whiffs while maintaining exceptional control, making him a dual-category contributor in wins and strikeouts for fantasy purposes. Early 2026 numbers show him on pace for another strong campaign, though the modest 4-3 record through his first appearances suggests run support or timing variance rather than declining stuff given his sub-3.25 ERA. Managers can confidently slot him into their rotation expecting 180+ strikeouts, sub-3.50 ERA performance, and 15+ wins if the Yankees' offense continues to provide adequate support throughout the season.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2017	Atlanta Braves	9	4	1	1	3.81	1.62	22	26.0	12
2018	Atlanta Braves	14	5	1	4	2.94	1.37	44	33.2	20
2019	Atlanta Braves	33	30	17	6	4.02	1.33	173	165.2	47
2020	Atlanta Braves	11	11	7	0	2.25	1.09	50	56.0	19
2021	Atlanta Braves	28	28	14	7	3.04	1.09	158	165.2	41
2022	Atlanta Braves	30	30	14	7	2.48	1.01	170	185.1	32
2023	Atlanta Braves	14	14	8	1	2.55	1.13	80	77.2	18
2024	Atlanta Braves	29	29	11	10	3.25	1.16	166	174.1	57
2025	New York Yankees	32	32	19	5	2.86	1.10	189	195.1	51
2026	New York Yankees	10	10	4	3	3.21	1.01	50	61.2	19
Career	Totals	210	193	96	44	3.04	1.14	1102	1141.1	316

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2012	AZL Padres	10	9	0	1	3.57	1.13	17	17.2	6
2013	Fort Wayne TinCaps	23	23	6	7	3.49	1.37	100	118.2	56
2014	2 teams▼	5	5	0	1	5.06	1.87	10	10.2	5
2016	Rome Braves	21	20	8	7	3.93	1.30	112	103.0	47
2017	2 teams▼	21	21	2	11	5.54	1.45	91	92.2	45
2018	2 teams▼	15	15	3	6	3.94	1.34	87	77.2	34
2023	2 teams▼	4	4	0	2	3.75	1.50	13	12	4
Career	Totals	99	97	19	35	4.16	1.37	430	432.1	197

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 season

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Pitching Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo93.8 mph

Avg Spin2261 rpm

Whiff %23.2%

K %20.8%

BB %7.9%

Hard Hit %31.0%

Barrel %1.8%

xERA2.61

xBA Against0.205

xSLG Against0.269

BA Against0.199

SLG Against0.255

GB%49.1%

FB%23.7%

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2017

Atlanta Braves

3.81

1.62

26.0

2018

Atlanta Braves

2.94

1.37

33.2

2019

Atlanta Braves

4.02

1.33

173

165.2

2020

Atlanta Braves

2.25

1.09

56.0

2021

Atlanta Braves

3.04

1.09

158

165.2

2022

Atlanta Braves

2.48

1.01

170

185.1

2023

Atlanta Braves

2.55

1.13

77.2

2024

Atlanta Braves

3.25

1.16

166

174.1

2025

New York Yankees

2.86

1.10

189

195.1

2026

New York Yankees

3.21

1.01

61.2

Career

Totals

210

193

3.04

1.14

1102

1141.1

316

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2012

AZL Padres

3.57

1.13

17.2

2013

Fort Wayne TinCaps

3.49

1.37

100

118.2

2014

2 teams▼

5.06

1.87

10.2

2016

Rome Braves

3.93

1.30

112

103.0

2017

2 teams▼

5.54

1.45

92.2

2018

2 teams▼

3.94

1.34

77.2

2023

2 teams▼

3.75

1.50

Career

Totals

4.16

1.37

430

432.1

197