“That was one of the scarier moments of my baseball career” - Brian Snitker recalls Braves pitcher Max Fried's inhuman World Series performance

Atlanta Braves star pitcher Max Fried has come a long way in his career, but his most remembered game will likely always be Game 6 of the 2021 World Series.

Fried rocked the Houston Astros with six scoreless innings. He helped the Braves secure the World Series title despite crushing his right ankle. Michael Brantley stepped on his ankle at first base, but Fried never backed away from pitching.

Reflecting on the incident, Braves manager Brian Snitker stated that it was one of the scariest moments of his career:

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“That was one of the scarier moments of my baseball career, it’s almost like it ticked him off," Snitker told MLB.com.

Snitker hailed Fried's competitive drive and said it was neat to watch him grow.

"The great ones are like that. The competitive drive that they have is what makes them who they are. He’s right there in that mold with the great ones," Snitker continued.

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Max Fried exceeds Braves' expectations

Max Fried has performed well for his team over the past couple of years. Last year, he finished with an 8-1 record and a 2.55 ERA in the regular season. Fried held a spectacular WHIP of 1.13.

The talented pitcher is expected to play a crucial role for the Braves in the upcoming season.

He kicked off his 2024 season by tossing two scoreless innings against the Baltimore Orioles in Spring Training.

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