Max Fried has been everything the New York Yankees hoped for in his first year in pinstripes. The left-hander has delivered a career-best season, posting 19 wins, 5 losses, 32 starts, a 2.86 ERA, and 189 strikeouts. The 19 wins mark the most in his nine-year MLB career, a milestone he never reached during his time with the Atlanta Braves.

Despite the personal success, Fried made it clear that the focus isn’t on his individual numbers. “Not finished yet. It’s been very apparent that the goal of this team is to go to the playoffs, get deep in the playoffs and win the World Series,” he said. His mindset remains locked on October rather than personal accolades.

Fried added that he prioritizes Yankees success above all else. “I like to put a lot of team goals in front of how I individually do

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