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Where this card ranks

  • 117th best of 679 starting pitchers

Starting pitchers are ranked against starters, relievers against relievers, the way the team builder picks a staff.

Ratings

Stamina
109
K/9
83
H/9
107
BB/9
81
Velocity
81
Control
86
Break
98

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Pitching

Stamina
109
Top 5%
Pitching clutch
124
Top 3%
H/9
107
Top 8%
K/9
83
BB/9
81
HR/9
71
Velocity
81
Control
86
Top 9%
Break
98

Pitches

Cutter
92 mph
4-Seam Fastball
96 mph
Slider
83 mph
Changeup
86 mph

Player

Position
SP
Bats
L
Throws
L
Age
29
Height
6'0"
Weight
200 lbs
Born
Japan
Number
18

Fielding & running

Fielding
59
Arm strength
68
Arm accuracy
57
Blocking
0
Speed
54
Baserunning
0
Reaction
57

Real-world tendencies

Arm slot
Three-quarter 47°

A common release point among MLB pitchers (2026 Statcast)

SubmarineSidearmLow three-quarterThree-quarterHigh three-quarterOver the top

Faint lines: all 243 pitchers in this edition who throw with the same hand.

Quirks

More Mariners at SP

Other versions of this player

Questions

How do you get Yusei Kikuchi?
It can't be bought on the market right now.
What quirks does Yusei Kikuchi have?
Pressure Cooker, Workhorse, Stingy, Untouchable, Control Artist, Grounded, Knee Buckler, Illusionist, and Night Player.

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