New York —
Max Fried has consistently demonstrated precision on the mound during his tenure with the Yankees. Following the loss of Gerrit Cole due to Tommy John surgery, the Yankees faced a significant challenge, especially after also losing Luis Gil to a lat strain earlier this season.
Despite these setbacks, the Yankees hold a 42-25 record, currently leading the American League East, just behind the Tigers. Pitcher Carlos Rodón has been instrumental in supporting the lineup, while Fried is establishing himself as a contender for the Cy Young award, with an impressive 1.84 ERA over 14 starts.
Fried’s evolution as a pitcher is notable. Historically reliant on his fastball, now utilized nearly 40% of the time, he has adapted his pitching style significantly over the years. Aaron Judge commented on Fried’s fastball saying, “It makes it tough in the league, especially now that [pitchers are] creating new pitches every single year.”
As Fried rotates his pitches effectively, hitters are struggling against his fastball, recording a mere .149 batting average against it.
More MLB Notes
- The Yankees are set to face the Red Sox in a series beginning Friday. Manager Alex Cora praised their pitching strength which ranks fifth in the American League, with an ERA of 3.66. “That’s why they are where they are,” he noted.
- The Rangers pitching team holds a commendable 3.05 ERA, positioning themselves third in the majors, while the Red Sox are currently ranked 24th with a 4.50 ERA.
- Recent rookie Hunter Dobbins made headlines with his claim to the Boston Herald about preferring retirement over playing for the Yankees, only to find out the facts surrounding his father’s history with the team were inaccurate.
- Both Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ja Morant have been compared as emerging talents hindered by their respective controversies, leaving their careers uncertain as they look to regain their potential.
