The Yankees’ left-handed ace, Max Fried, made history with the New
York franchise after his latest stellar performance over the weekend.
Max Fried is writing his own chapter in Bronx history. The Yankees’ lefty has started the season on fire, boasting an ERA of just 1.29 in his first eleven starts of the year. According to Sarah Langs from MLB.com, this figure not only leads the New York rotation but is also the lowest for a Yankees pitcher in their first 11 games since 1913, when the ERA stat became official.
Fried, who arrived in New York amid high expectations, has not disappointed. His dominance on the mound has been surgical. He has expertly mixed his deadly curveball with a cutter that throws any lineup off balance. His control in the lower zone and his composure in crucial moments have made him the new ace of the Yankees.
This start to the season not only puts him in the Cy Young conversation but also firmly places him in the sacred books of baseball. To grasp what he has achieved, just look at the list of legends who have worn the New York uniform: Whitey Ford, Ron Guidry, Andy Pettitte… and none of them had a start like this. Fried is making his mark from the most demanding mound in Major League Baseball, in a city that doesn’t forgive mistakes. With the Yankees fighting for the top of the East, his arm has become vital.
While Gerrit Cole remains out, Fried has shouldered the rotation. His consistency has been the glue of the pitching staff, setting the standard with quality starts one after another. Max Fried is not just dominating; he’s making history. And he’s doing it on the biggest stage in the game. If he keeps up this pace, it will be nearly impossible to leave him out of the All-Star Game and, why not, a season worthy of a legacy. Because when in the Bronx they talk about breaking records over a century old, it’s not just about good pitching anymore; it’s about a legend in the making.