Max Fried
#54 SP · Yankees
Gold Glove '25Silver Slugger '21All-MLB 1st Team '25All-MLB First Team '25All-MLB 2nd Team '22All-MLB Second Team '22
Height
6'4"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
32
College
N/A
Draft
2012, Rd 1, #7
Experience
10 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
C+
A
A
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 206 | 3.0107048 | 95-42 | 1084 | 1.1382694 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
8 years
Total Value
$218.0M
Guaranteed
$130.8M
AAV
$27.3M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Fan & Media Sentiment
A
Very Positive
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Max Fried's arrival in the Bronx has generated overwhelmingly positive media sentiment, earning an A-grade reception that reflects both his elite pedigree and immediate impact. The veteran southpaw's $27.3M AAV contract has been framed as shrewd value acquisition rather than risky overspend, with coverage emphasizing his proven reliability as a franchise-caliber ace who delivered exactly what the Yankees needed in their season opener. Media narratives consistently highlight Fried's consistency and veteran leadership qualities, positioning him as the steady anchor atop New York's rotation without the injury concerns that have plagued other high-priced starters. His dominant Opening Day performance validated the front office's investment and generated the type of cultural buzz that extends beyond pure baseball analytics. The combination of on-field excellence and broader fan engagement has created a media environment where Fried is viewed as both a strategic acquisition and a genuine difference-maker for the Yankees' championship aspirations.
News: 5FanVerdicts Analysis: 1
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5/8 | @ MIL | L 0-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sun, 5/3 | vs BAL | W 11-3 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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About this player
Max Fried is a veteran in his 10th MLB season listed at SP for the Yankees. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Max Fried: Contract Value Index C+, Performance A, Sentiment A, Fan Verdict pending.
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