Max Fried’s Postseason Struggles Leave Yankees Fans Reeling
For years, the narrative surrounding Clayton Kershaw revolved around his postseason shortcomings. Despite being hailed as one of the greatest left-handed pitchers in history, Kershaw’s performances in October often fell short of expectations. However, as the spotlight shines on the postseason once again, a new name has emerged to capture the attention of Yankees fans: Max Fried.
While Kershaw has had his share of postseason woes, he now finds himself overshadowed by Fried’s troubling statistics. In a surprising twist, Fried holds the unfortunate distinction of having the highest postseason ERA among pitchers who have thrown at least 75 playoff innings.
Postseason ERA Rankings
The following statistics illustrate the struggles of these pitchers in high-pressure situations:
Max Fried: 5.31
Al Leiter: 4.63
David Price: 4.62
Clayton Kershaw: 4.49
Fried’s ERA of 5.31 stands as a stark reminder of the challenges he has faced when the stakes are highest. This statistic not only reflects his individual struggles but also serves as a point of concern for the Atlanta Braves and their supporters as they navigate the postseason gauntlet.
As the postseason unfolds, all eyes will be on Fried to see if he can overcome his past performances and rewrite his narrative. For Yankees fans, the hope is that this trend continues, as they watch other teams grapple with their own postseason demons.
