# Walter Johnson (99 OVR)

> Walter Johnson (Twins), 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-walter-johnson-d231420f

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 99 |
| Rarity | Diamond |
| Position | SP |
| Team | Twins |
| Series | Milestone |
| Edition | MLB 21 |
| In real life: | [Walter Johnson — stats and every card](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/walter-johnson-116635) |
| In real life: | [Minnesota Twins real-life roster](https://mlbtsdb.com/teams/twins) |

Not sold on the Community Market.

## Where this card ranks

- [Best workhorse starters](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/best/workhorse): #4 of 126 — top 4%
- [Best strikeout starting pitchers](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/best/strikeout/sp): #6 of 126 — top 5%
- [Best contact-suppressing starting pitchers](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/best/suppressor/sp): #12 of 126 — top 10%

## Where this card ranks

- 2nd best of 679 starting pitchers (Top 1%)

## Ratings

| Rating | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Stamina | 125 |
| K/9 | 120 |
| H/9 | 102 |
| BB/9 | 100 |
| Velocity | 99 |
| Control | 96 |
| Break | 99 |

## Pitching

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stamina | 125 | Top 1% |
| Pitching clutch | 125 | Top 1% |
| H/9 | 102 |  |
| K/9 | 120 | Top 3% |
| BB/9 | 100 | Top 3% |
| HR/9 | 99 | Top 1% |
| Velocity | 99 | Top 1% |
| Control | 96 | Top 1% |
| Break | 99 | Top 1% |

## Pitches

| Pitch | Speed |
| --- | --- |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 99 mph |
| Sinker | 95 mph |
| Curveball | 80 mph |
| Changeup | 84 mph |

## Player

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team | Twins |  |
| Position | SP |  |
| Bats | R |  |
| Throws | R |  |
| Age | 39 |  |
| Height | 6'1" |  |
| Weight | 200 lbs |  |
| Born | Kansas |  |
| Number | 0 |  |

## Fielding & running

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fielding | 64 |  |
| Arm strength | 99 | Top 1% |
| Arm accuracy | 64 |  |
| Blocking | 0 |  |
| Speed | 44 |  |
| Baserunning | 15 |  |
| Reaction | 61 |  |

## Quirks

- [Pressure Cooker](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/pressure-cooker): Performs better when there are runners on base
- [Unbreakable](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/unbreakable): Avoids injuries and recovers energy at a high rate
- [Cannon](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/cannon): Has an extremely strong throwing arm
- [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
- [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
- [Outlier I](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/outlier-i): Primary pitch exceeds max velocity limit
- [Outlier II](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/outlier-ii): Secondary pitch exceeds max velocity limit

## More Twins at SP

- [Bert Blyleven](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/signature-bert-blyleven-5fee7375) - 98 OVR · SP · MIN · Diamond: No offers
- [Joe Ryan](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/topps-now-joe-ryan-cb4e168d) - 97 OVR · SP · MIN · Diamond: 39,995 stubs
- [Jordan Balazovic](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/future-stars-jordan-balazovic-c334d1fb) - 92 OVR · SP · MIN · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Walter Johnson](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/rookie-walter-johnson-8221b517) - 91 OVR · SP · MIN · Diamond: 11,499 stubs
- [Bailey Ober](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/topps-now-bailey-ober-9c975e80) - 90 OVR · SP · MIN · Diamond: 29,995 stubs
- [Jose Berrios](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/the-42-jose-berrios-85cd9809) - 88 OVR · SP · MIN · Diamond: Not on the market

## Other versions of this player

- [Walter Johnson](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/rookie-walter-johnson-8221b517) - 91 OVR · SP · MIN · Diamond: 11,499 stubs
- [Walter Johnson](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/veteran-walter-johnson-569195aa) - 79 OVR · SP · MIN · Silver: Not on the market

## Questions

### How do you get Walter Johnson?

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

### What quirks does Walter Johnson have?

Pressure Cooker, Unbreakable, Cannon, Workhorse, Stingy, Untouchable, Control Artist, Grounded, Cheesy, Sinkerballer, Knee Buckler, Illusionist, Outlier I, and Outlier II.

### Where can I see Walter Johnson's real-life stats?

On his player page: his career stats, awards, and every card of him in every edition. [Walter Johnson](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/walter-johnson-116635)

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