# Yusei Kikuchi (96 OVR)

> Yusei Kikuchi (Mariners), 96 OVR SP: a Diamond card from the 2021 All-Star series in MLB 21. Full attributes, quirks and live Community Market prices.

Canonical: https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/2021-all-star-yusei-kikuchi-b2e6494f

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 96 |
| Rarity | Diamond |
| Position | SP |
| Team | Mariners |
| Series | 2021 All-Star |
| Edition | MLB 21 |
| In real life: | [Yusei Kikuchi — stats and every card](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/yusei-kikuchi-579328) |
| In real life: | [Seattle Mariners real-life roster](https://mlbtsdb.com/teams/mariners) |

Not sold on the Community Market.

## Where this card ranks

- 117th best of 679 starting pitchers

## Ratings

| Rating | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Stamina | 109 |
| K/9 | 83 |
| H/9 | 107 |
| BB/9 | 81 |
| Velocity | 81 |
| Control | 86 |
| Break | 98 |

## Pitching

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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

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

## Player

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team | Mariners |  |
| Position | SP |  |
| Bats | L |  |
| Throws | L |  |
| Age | 29 |  |
| Height | 6'0" |  |
| Weight | 200 lbs |  |
| Born | Japan |  |
| Number | 18 |  |

## Fielding & running

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fielding | 59 |  |
| Arm strength | 68 |  |
| Arm accuracy | 57 |  |
| Blocking | 0 |  |
| Speed | 54 |  |
| Baserunning | 0 |  |
| Reaction | 57 |  |

## Quirks

- [Pressure Cooker](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/pressure-cooker): Performs better when there are runners on base
- [Workhorse](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/workhorse): Pitches deep into games by losing energy at a low rate
- [Stingy](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/stingy): Excels at limiting base hits
- [Untouchable](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/untouchable): Excels at striking hitters out
- [Control Artist](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/control-artist): Excels at limiting walks
- [Grounded](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/grounded): Excels at limiting home runs
- [Knee Buckler](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/knee-buckler): Throws an extremely effective breaking pitch
- [Illusionist](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/illusionist): Throws an extremely effective changeup
- [Night Player](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/night-player): Performs better when playing night games

## More Mariners at SP

- [Felix Hernandez](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/milestone-felix-hernandez-9de06c87) - 99 OVR · SP · SEA · Diamond: Not on the market
- [James Paxton](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/milestone-james-paxton-266c5229) - 98 OVR · SP · SEA · Diamond: 999,999 stubs
- [Logan Gilbert](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/future-stars-logan-gilbert-0608ebde) - 96 OVR · SP · SEA · Diamond: 35,000 stubs
- [Felix Hernandez](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/2nd-half-felix-hernandez-6c5aa72f) - 91 OVR · SP · SEA · Diamond: 19,995 stubs
- [Michael Pineda](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/rookie-michael-pineda-49e51498) - 84 OVR · SP · SEA · Gold: Not on the market
- [Logan Gilbert](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/live-logan-gilbert-854af0d8) - 78 OVR · SP · SEA · Silver: 700 stubs

## Other versions of this player

- [Yusei Kikuchi](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/live-yusei-kikuchi-75d281aa) - 76 OVR · SP · SEA · Silver: 150 stubs

## 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.

### Where can I see Yusei Kikuchi's real-life stats?

On his player page: his career stats, awards, and every card of him in every edition. [Yusei Kikuchi](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/yusei-kikuchi-579328)

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