Webb vs Fried 2026 Fantasy Comparison

First-Half Dominance and Season Splits

Fried was absolutely lights out for the Yankees in the first half of the year, compiling an 11-3 record with an ERA under 2.50 and a WHIP right at 1.00. While his win-loss record remained strong all season, he wasn’t very good in July and August as his ERA was over 5.00 in both months. He started to walk more guys, which is probably what hurt him. He has never been a dominant strikeout pitcher, his K/9 usually hover around 9.0.

Durability, Environment, and Fantasy Reliability

The short porch in Yankee Stadium didn’t hurt him, as he allowed just four of his 14 home runs in Yankee Stadium. He has been pretty durable, as he has started 28 or more games in four of the last five seasons. When you are drafting in the early rounds, reliability is super important. He has been borderline dominant since the Covid shortened 2020 season. Pitching in the American League East is rough for any pitcher, but Fried led the Majors in wins last year and was a help in everything but saves obviously.

Logan Webb: The Picture of Durability and Consistency

Workhorse Volume and Pitch Mix

The picture of durability and consistency, Logan Webb has led the Major Leagues in starts the past two years and has started at least 32 games in four straight seasons. Like Fried, he also hasn’t been a dominant strikeout pitcher, but his K/9 in 2025 was a career high at 9.7 as he whiffed 224 guys in 207 innings. His slider is his best swing-and-miss pitch. He walks two batters per nine innings; he allowed only 14 home runs in 34 starts last season and hasn’t given up more than 15 home runs just once in his career.

Ratios, Consistency, and Game-to-Game Trust

His ratios haven’t been as dominant as Fried’s, but his first half in 2025 may have been the best three month stretch of his career. Webb is an absolute bulldog, and very often goes deep into games. There are few pitchers who have been as reliable as Webb since he came into the league.

Final Draft Call: Webb or Fried?

I hope you didn’t have too many more beers while you read about each player, you were starting to slur a bit when this article started. There are a lot of rounds to go yet, and while I enjoy drafting and drinking, you have to keep it in check. While Fried racked up the wins last year and has been very good, his numbers have been a little more volatile than Webb.

The Red Sox are strong, the Blue Jays are a huge offensive team, the Rays have a strong lineup with bats and the Orioles brought in Pete Alonso and Taylor Ward. The American League East looks even stronger this season. Logan Webb didn’t have the year that Fried did last season, but I expect some regression from the Yankee ace this season while Webb is sure to be rock solid again. Both guys are due to have another strong year.

You can rest easy that your pitching staff is going to be great and you should add Logan Webb as a rock solid SP2 to your fantasy team.

People Also Ask

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Durable ace with 200+ IP potential.

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Big win boost in strong lineup.

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