MLB
Max Fried
Max Fried
Atlanta Braves, Starting Pitcher
Age: 30-319d (Jan 18, 1994)
Exp: 5.148 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#7 overall), 2012
Agent(s): CAA Sports
Career Earnings
$43,067,338
2024-2024 Arbitration
Max Fried signed a 1 year , $15,000,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $15,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $15,000,000
Average Salary:
$15,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
30 |
Arb Avoided
|
$15,000,000 | $15,000,000 | 6.33% | $15,000,000 | $15,000,000 |
| 2025 |
|
31 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
30 | 5.148 |
Arb Avoided
|
$15,000,000 | - | - | $15,000,000 | $15,000,000 |
| 2025 |
|
31 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
30 |
Arb Avoided |
$15,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $15,000,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2023-2023 Arbitration
Max Fried signed a 1 year , $13,500,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $13,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $13,500,000
Average Salary:
$13,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2022-2022 Arbitration
Max Fried signed a 1 year , $6,850,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $6,850,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,850,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,850,000
Average Salary:
$6,850,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Arbitration
Max Fried signed a 1 year , $3,500,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$3,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Pre-Arb
Max Fried signed a 1 year , $583,500 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $583,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $583,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $583,500
Average Salary:
$583,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Pre-Arb
Max Fried signed a 1 year , $565,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $565,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $565,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $565,000
Average Salary:
$565,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2018-2018 Pre-Arb
Max Fried signed a 1 year , $545,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $545,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $545,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $545,000
Average Salary:
$545,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arb
Max Fried signed a 1 year , $535,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $535,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $535,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $535,000
Average Salary:
$535,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2012-2012 Signing Bonus
Max Fried signed a 1 year , $3,000,000 contract with the San Diego Padres, including $3,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,000,000
Average Salary:
$3,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
5.148 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$43,067,338
Earnings w/ Different Teams
2 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 18 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$3,000,000 |
$3,000,000 |
|
| 2017 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$143,227 |
$3,143,227 |
|
| 2018 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$293,000 |
$3,436,227 |
|
| 2019 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$565,000 |
$4,001,227 |
|
| 2020 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$216,111 |
$4,217,338 |
All MLB (1st) NL Gold Glove:P |
| 2021 | 27 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$3,500,000 |
$7,717,338 |
Champion NL Gold Glove:P NL Silver Slugger:P All MLB (2nd) |
| 2022 | 28 |
|
Active / arbitration-settlement
|
$6,850,000 |
$14,567,338 |
NL Gold Glove:P All MLB (2nd) |
| 2023 | 29 |
|
Active / arbitration-settlement
|
$13,500,000 |
$28,067,338 |
|
| 2024 | 30 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$15,000,000 |
$43,067,338 |
|
| Total |
$43,067,338 |
$43,067,338 |
||||
| Total |
$43,067,338 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
- | $3,000,000 | - | $3,000,000 |
| 8 |
|
$40,067,338 | - | - | $40,067,338 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 |
|
18 |
$3,000,000 |
$3,000,000 |
$3,000,000 |
||
| 2017 |
|
23 |
$143,227
|
$143,227 |
$3,143,227 |
||
| 2018 |
|
24 |
$293,000
|
$293,000 |
$3,436,227 |
||
| 2019 |
|
25 |
$565,000
|
$565,000 |
$4,001,227 |
||
| 2020 |
|
26 |
$216,111
|
$216,111 |
$4,217,338 |
||
| 2021 |
|
27 |
$3,500,000
|
$3,500,000 |
$7,717,338 |
||
| 2022 |
|
28 |
$6,850,000
|
$6,850,000 |
$14,567,338 |
||
| 2023 |
|
29 |
$13,500,000
|
$13,500,000 |
$28,067,338 |
||
| 2024 |
|
30 |
$15,000,000
|
$15,000,000 |
$43,067,338 |
||
| Total |
$40,067,338 |
$3,000,000 |
$43,067,338 |
$43,067,338 |
|||
| Total |
$40,067,338 |
$3,000,000 |
$43,067,338 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
- | $3,000,000 | - | $3,000,000 |
| 8 |
|
$40,067,338 | - | - | $40,067,338 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
ATL |
Jul 18, 2024 - Aug 04, 2024 | Arm |
| 2023 |
ATL |
Sep 22, 2023 - Oct 01, 2023 | Finger |
| 2023 |
ATL |
May 09, 2023 - Aug 04, 2023 | Arm |
| 2023 |
ATL |
Apr 02, 2023 - Apr 17, 2023 | Hamstring |
| 2022 |
ATL |
Aug 11, 2022 - Aug 18, 2022 | Concussion |
| 2021 |
ATL |
Jun 19, 2021 - Jun 30, 2021 | Finger |
| 2021 |
ATL |
Apr 14, 2021 - May 05, 2021 | Hamstring |
| 2020 |
ATL |
Sep 06, 2020 - Sep 17, 2020 | Back |
| 2019 |
ATL |
Jul 16, 2019 - Jul 27, 2019 | Finger |
| 2018 |
ATL |
Aug 08, 2018 - Aug 27, 2018 | Groin |
| 2018 |
ATL |
Jul 06, 2018 - Jul 28, 2018 | Finger |
-
Nov 19, 2024
Declined a $21.05 million Qualifying Offer from Atlanta (ATL)
-
Nov 04, 2024
Atlanta (ATL) extended a 1 year $21.05 million Qualifying Offer
-
Jan 11, 2024
Signed a 1 year $15 million contract with Atlanta (ATL), avoiding arbitration
-
Feb 04, 2023
Signed a 1 year $13.5 million contract with Atlanta (ATL), settling in arbitration
-
Jun 22, 2022
Signed a 1 year $6.85 million contract with Atlanta (ATL), settling in arbitration
-
Jan 15, 2021
Signed a 1 year $3.5 million contract with Atlanta (ATL), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 05, 2020
Signed a 1 year $583,500 contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Mar 05, 2019
Signed a 1 year $565,000 contract with Atlanta (ATL)
-
Nov 18, 2016
Contract purchased by Atlanta (ATL)
-
Dec 19, 2014
Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from San Diego (SD) with Jace Peterson , Dustin Peterson and Mallex Smith for Justin Upton and Aaron Northcraft
-
Jun 15, 2012
Signed a contract with San Diego (SD)
-
Jun 04, 2012
Drafted by San Diego (SD): Round 1 (#7 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ATL | 29 | 29 | 146 | 71 | 63 | 57 | 166 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 174.3 | 3.25 | 1.16 | 3.44 |
| 2023 | ATL | 14 | 14 | 70 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 80 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 77.7 | 2.55 | 1.13 | 2.59 |
| 2022 | ATL | 30 | 30 | 156 | 55 | 51 | 32 | 170 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 185.3 | 2.48 | 1.01 | 6.04 |
| 2021 | ATL | 32 | 28 | 139 | 61 | 56 | 41 | 158 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 165.7 | 3.04 | 1.09 | 4.17 |
| 2020 | ATL | 11 | 11 | 42 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 50 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 56.0 | 2.25 | 1.09 | 2.87 |
| 2019 | ATL | 40 | 30 | 174 | 80 | 74 | 47 | 173 | 21 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 165.7 | 4.02 | 1.33 | 3.04 |
| 2018 | ATL | 14 | 5 | 26 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 44 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 33.7 | 2.94 | 1.37 | 0.71 |
| 2017 | ATL | 10 | 4 | 30 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26.0 | 3.81 | 1.62 | 0.16 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 6 years, $136,309,500
- Avg. Salary: $22,718,250
- MLB Rank: 40
- SP Rank: 11
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2025
- Avg. Salary: $15,000,000
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Max Fried to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | 5 | $110,000,000 | $22,000,000 | 30 |
| Sonny Gray | 3 | $75,000,000 | $25,000,000 | 34 |
| Carlos Rodon | 6 | $162,000,000 | $27,000,000 | 30 |
| Aaron Nola | 7 | $172,000,000 | $24,571,429 | 30 |
| Averages | 5 | $129,750,000 | $24,642,857 | 31.0 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Fried's current age (30), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | $149,094,342 | $24,849,057 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Fried statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GS/Yr, IP, K/9, BB/9, ERA, WHIP, FIP, GP%, WAR
| Player | GS/Yr | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | ERA | WHIP | FIP | GP% | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Kevin Gausman
2020-2021
|
21.50 | 5.47 | 11.28 | 2.38 | 3.22 | 1.07 | 3.04 | 20.72 | 5.19 |
|
Sonny Gray
2022-2023
|
28.00 | 5.42 | 8.88 | 2.70 | 2.94 | 1.14 | 3.12 | 17.28 | 4.72 |
|
Carlos Rodon
2021-2022
|
27.50 | 5.65 | 12.26 | 2.54 | 2.63 | 0.99 | 2.45 | 16.98 | 6.37 |
|
Aaron Nola
2022-2023
|
32.00 | 6.23 | 9.86 | 1.68 | 3.86 | 1.06 | 3.30 | 19.69 | 4.24 |
| Average | 27.25 | 5.69 | 10.57 | 2.33 | 3.16 | 1.07 | 2.98 | 18.67 | 5.13 |
|
Max Fried
2023-2024
|
21.50 | 5.86 | 8.92 | 2.51 | 2.90 | 1.15 | 3.24 | 13.31 | 4.79 |
| Pct Change | -21.10 | 2.99 | -15.61 | -7.73 | 8.23 | -7.48 | -8.72 | -28.71 | -6.63 |
| Median Prime % Change | -7.73% | ||||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -9.42% | ||||||||
Calculated Market Value: Max Fried
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 6 years, $136,309,500 | $22,718,250 |
