The star starter Max Fried of the Yankees de New York He has started the 2025 season making history thanks to its great domain, such as putting the legendary Fernando Valenzuela.
Fried has barely allowed only five clean runs in its first seven openings, achieving a 6-0 record and an impressive effectiveness of 1.01, leading the American League in this last aspect.
This feat makes it the first pitcher to register at least six victories and allow five or less clean races in its first seven openings since Fernando Valenzuela He did it with the Dodgers in 1981, during the rise of the “Fernandomania.”
Max Fried It has been a key piece in the rotation of the Yankees, especially in the absence of Gerrit Cole, since the team has won the seven games that it has started, highlighting its consistency and dominance in the mound.
In his last exit, Fried released seven tickets, allowing only one hit and no career against the Rays of Tampa Bay, consolidating his sixth consecutive victory. In addition to its effectiveness, Fried has demonstrated control and ability to induce weak contacts, with a 0.94 whip and a 7.88 strikeout rate per nine entries.
Interestingly, both Max Fried As Valenzuela share the quality that they are left -handed pitchers. In addition, both left -handed pitchers have captured baseball attention with their early domain in the season. While Valenzuela became a cultural phenomenon in 1981, Fried is forging his own legend in the Bronx, providing hope to fans of the Yankees de New York facing a promising season.