# Framber Valdez (98 OVR)

> Framber Valdez (Astros), 98 OVR SP: a Diamond card from the 2021 Postseason series in MLB 21. Full attributes, quirks and live Community Market prices.

Canonical: https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/2021-postseason-framber-valdez-3d16e287

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 98 |
| Rarity | Diamond |
| Position | SP |
| Team | Astros |
| Series | 2021 Postseason |
| Edition | MLB 21 |
| In real life: | [Framber Valdez — stats and every card](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/framber-valdez-664285) |
| In real life: | [Houston Astros real-life roster](https://mlbtsdb.com/teams/astros) |

Not sold on the Community Market.

## Where this card ranks

- 66th best of 679 starting pitchers (Top 10%)

## Ratings

| Rating | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Stamina | 111 |
| K/9 | 88 |
| H/9 | 109 |
| BB/9 | 85 |
| Velocity | 96 |
| Control | 90 |
| Break | 99 |

## Pitching

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stamina | 111 | Top 4% |
| Pitching clutch | 122 | Top 3% |
| H/9 | 109 | Top 7% |
| K/9 | 88 |  |
| BB/9 | 85 | Top 10% |
| HR/9 | 85 |  |
| Velocity | 96 | Top 10% |
| Control | 90 | Top 4% |
| Break | 99 | Top 1% |

## Pitches

| Pitch | Speed |
| --- | --- |
| Sinker | 95 mph |
| Sweeping Curve | 80 mph |
| Changeup | 87 mph |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 93 mph |

## Player

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team | Astros |  |
| Position | SP |  |
| Bats | L |  |
| Throws | L |  |
| Age | 27 |  |
| Height | 5'11" |  |
| Weight | 239 lbs |  |
| Born | Dominican Republic |  |
| Number | 59 |  |

## Fielding & running

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fielding | 54 |  |
| Arm strength | 68 |  |
| Arm accuracy | 49 |  |
| Blocking | 0 |  |
| Speed | 42 |  |
| Baserunning | 0 |  |
| Reaction | 49 |  |

## 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
- [Sinkerballer](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/sinkerballer): Throws an extremely effective sinking fastball
- [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
- [Homebody](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/homebody): Performs better when playing at home
- [Stopper](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/stopper): Performs better when team is behind
- [Night Player](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/night-player): Performs better when playing night games

## More Astros at SP

- [Mike Scott](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/milestone-mike-scott-786e077a) - 99 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Lance McCullers Jr.](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/2021-postseason-lance-mccullers-jr-1d015de3) - 98 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Roy Oswalt](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/milestone-roy-oswalt-34c5d879) - 96 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Dallas Keuchel](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/awards-dallas-keuchel-dfdc927d) - 92 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: 8,500 stubs
- [Mike Scott](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/all-star-mike-scott-4db3b427) - 91 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: 214,444 stubs
- [Mike Hampton](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/awards-mike-hampton-7d49472a) - 91 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: 27,880 stubs

## Other versions of this player

- [Framber Valdez](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/live-framber-valdez-ee68544f) - 76 OVR · SP · HOU · Silver: 489 stubs

## Questions

### How do you get Framber Valdez?

It can't be bought on the market right now.

### What quirks does Framber Valdez have?

Pressure Cooker, Workhorse, Stingy, Untouchable, Control Artist, Grounded, Sinkerballer, Knee Buckler, Illusionist, Homebody, Stopper, and Night Player.

### Where can I see Framber Valdez's real-life stats?

On his player page: his career stats, awards, and every card of him in every edition. [Framber Valdez](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/framber-valdez-664285)

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