# Vida Blue (99 OVR)

> Vida Blue (Athletics), 99 OVR SP: a Diamond card from the Milestone series in MLB 21. Full attributes, quirks and live Community Market prices.

Canonical: https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/milestone-vida-blue-6755ef4a

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 99 |
| Rarity | Diamond |
| Position | SP |
| Team | Athletics |
| Series | Milestone |
| Edition | MLB 21 |
| In real life: | [Vida Blue — stats and every card](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/vida-blue-111119) |
| In real life: | [Oakland Athletics real-life roster](https://mlbtsdb.com/teams/athletics) |

## Price

- Buy now: No offers
- Sell now: 400,005 stubs

## Should you buy this?

- **To use:** Not enough data
- **To flip:** Not enough data
- **To hold:** Not enough data
- **For exchanges:** Not enough data

## Where this card ranks

- 32nd best of 679 starting pitchers (Top 5%)

## Ratings

| Rating | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Stamina | 111 |
| K/9 | 101 |
| H/9 | 123 |
| BB/9 | 73 |
| Velocity | 95 |
| Control | 81 |
| Break | 99 |

## Pitching

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stamina | 111 | Top 4% |
| Pitching clutch | 96 |  |
| H/9 | 123 | Top 2% |
| K/9 | 101 | Top 9% |
| BB/9 | 73 |  |
| HR/9 | 99 | Top 1% |
| Velocity | 95 |  |
| Control | 81 |  |
| Break | 99 | Top 1% |

## Pitches

| Pitch | Speed |
| --- | --- |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 98 mph |
| Curveball | 82 mph |
| Changeup | 80 mph |
| Slider | 86 mph |
| 2-Seam Fastball | 96 mph |

## Player

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team | Athletics |  |
| Position | SP |  |
| Bats | S |  |
| Throws | L |  |
| Age | 20 |  |
| Height | 6'0" |  |
| Weight | 186 lbs |  |
| Born | Louisiana |  |
| Number | 35 |  |

## Fielding & running

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fielding | 75 |  |
| Arm strength | 77 |  |
| Arm accuracy | 68 |  |
| Blocking | 0 |  |
| Speed | 30 |  |
| Baserunning | 22 |  |
| Reaction | 70 |  |

## 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
- [Grounded](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/grounded): Excels at limiting home runs
- [Cheesy](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/cheesy): Throws an extremely effective fastball
- [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

## More Athletics at SP

- [Lefty Grove](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/awards-lefty-grove-3f7de138) - 99 OVR · SP · OAK · Diamond: 89,905 stubs
- [Frankie Montas](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/finest-frankie-montas-0b99bbe4) - 99 OVR · SP · OAK · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Catfish Hunter](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/milestone-catfish-hunter-f9a276b5) - 99 OVR · SP · OAK · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Sean Manaea](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/topps-now-sean-manaea-2bf53955) - 95 OVR · SP · OAK · Diamond: 78,601 stubs
- [Frankie Montas](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/monthly-awards-frankie-montas-4e13cab9) - 93 OVR · SP · OAK · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Jesus Luzardo](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/the-42-jesus-luzardo-b2e0c792) - 88 OVR · SP · OAK · Diamond: Not on the market

## Other versions of this player

- [Vida Blue](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/postseason-vida-blue-b9f6e8d1) - 78 OVR · RP · OAK · Silver: No offers

## Questions

### How do you get Vida Blue?

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

### What quirks does Vida Blue have?

Pressure Cooker, Workhorse, Stingy, Untouchable, Grounded, Cheesy, Sinkerballer, Knee Buckler, and Illusionist.

### Where can I see Vida Blue's real-life stats?

On his player page: his career stats, awards, and every card of him in every edition. [Vida Blue](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/vida-blue-111119)

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