Watch: Atlanta Braves Pitcher Max Fried Demonstrates His Unique Curveball Technique

MLB team Atlanta Braves are the 2021 World Series champions. Notably, their star pitcher Max Fried played a vital role in the Braves’ title hunt. Max, who is a pitcher for the Braves, is mainly known for his unique curveball pitchings.

Max has been in Major League Baseball (MLB) since 2017, after Atlanta Braves signed him in November 2016. He has been part of the Braves and of MLB for over 5 years now. And even after 5 years in the league, the opposition hitters are yet to decode his curveball pitchings.

When did Max Fried learn to throw curveballs?

Recently, in a video posted by ESPN’s MLB specialist, Rob Friedman, Max revealed the secret behind his curveball techniques. In the video Max talks with the former baseball player, Paul Byrd, about his techniques to deliver a perfect curveball. Paul Byrd, who is also a TV sports broadcaster for Atlanta Braves, asked Max where did he learn to throw curveballs. To which he said that it is something that he has been doing since he was 10-12 years old. 

“It was something that I have been throwing since I was 10-12 years old. And it’s kind of been an evolution. I started with a knuckleball and now it is more of like a training,” said Max.

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The 28-year-old Braves pitcher said that he taught himself the arm path and learned how to throw and spin the ball properly. With the time passed and more practice, Max evolved his curveballs even more. 

Fried on his curveball techniques

Max further talked about his curveball techniques. The Braves pitcher said that the main drill to throw a curveball is to stay in the split position and then lean and rock in back and forth. 

“For me, a lot of big drills are staying in the split position and kind of leaning and rocking back and forth and again staying back. And being able to spin the ball consistently,” added Max. 

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Max Fried had a remarkable 2021 season with the Braves and was one of the key elements of their World Series win. With 3.04 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 28 starts and 165.2 innings, he had a wonderful season.