Max Fried has already proven that he’s worth every dollar the New York Yankees threw his way this offseason. The former Atlanta Braves ace has come to New York and dominated, which might be an understatement. His 9-1 record and 1.84 ERA are remarkable, and he’s on pace to make history in the city of New York with New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga.
Yankees and Mets Look to Make NYC History
1978 was the last time that the two ERA leaders were both from New York. With Fried pitching arguably the best he has in his career, he’s in great company as Senga sports a 6-3 record with a 1.59 ERA. There’s still over half of the season remaining, but it’s something to keep an eye on as both New York teams continue to shine.
Going along with that, Fried and Senga have the chance to be the chance to lead their teams to a qualified starting pitcher finish with an ERA+ of 150 or greater. Right now, both of their numbers are through the roof. Senga is currently leading the charge with 238, while Fried’s number is 218.
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Gerrit Cole chimed in on Fried’s abilities, “From a talent perspective, he has a really unique set of skills,” he said. “His fastball and cutter are extremely unique. I think in a certain respect, he has better stuff than Clayton Kershaw. They’re really comparable in that regard.”
“The mental aspect, preparation, leadership, all of those things come to mind just like we heard when we were getting ready to acquire him. The combination of those two things is why he’s an ace,” Cole added.
Cole is coming off a start on Tuesday, June 10, where he picked up his ninth win of the season. He gave up just two runs on six hits in a seven-inning performance against the Kansas City Royals, a game that saw the Yankees win, 10-2. He threw 91 pitches in the contest and has rebounded quite well after picking up his first loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 30.
Two of Senga’s three losses came in the month of May, but it was a month that never saw him give up more than three earned runs. He gave up one earned run or less in four of his six starts, picking up the loss in one of the outings where he gave up just one run. The 32-year-old is slated to start again on Thursday, June 12, against the Washington Nationals.