When the New York Yankees signed Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million deal, they knew they were getting more than an ace. They were getting an athlete — a pitcher who treats defense like an art form. This week, that artistry was recognized once again.

Fried Honored as Baseball’s Top Defensive Pitcher

On Thursday, the Yankees announced that Fried won the Sports Info Solutions (SIS) Fielding Bible Award , given to the top defensive player at each position. It’s not an honor built solely on numbers, but on a blend of statistical analysis, scouting observations, and pure baseball instinct. The voters — a panel of 10 to 15 analysts, writers, and data-driven observers — chose Fried as the best fielding pitcher in the game.

It’s the second Fielding Bible Award of Fried’s career, the first

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