# John Smoltz (96 OVR)

> John Smoltz (Braves), 96 OVR CP: a Diamond card from the Signature series in MLB 21. Full attributes, quirks and live Community Market prices.

Canonical: https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/signature-john-smoltz-89f590f6

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 96 |
| Rarity | Diamond |
| Position | CP |
| Team | Braves |
| Series | Signature |
| Edition | MLB 21 |
| In real life: | [John Smoltz — stats and every card](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/john-smoltz-122477) |
| In real life: | [Atlanta Braves real-life roster](https://mlbtsdb.com/teams/braves) |

Not sold on the Community Market.

## Where this card ranks

- 29th best of 864 relievers (Top 4%)

## Ratings

| Rating | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Stamina | 32 |
| K/9 | 116 |
| H/9 | 104 |
| BB/9 | 102 |
| Velocity | 92 |
| Control | 91 |
| Break | 99 |

## Pitching

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stamina | 32 |  |
| Pitching clutch | 102 | Top 8% |
| H/9 | 104 | Top 10% |
| K/9 | 116 | Top 3% |
| BB/9 | 102 | Top 2% |
| HR/9 | 99 | Top 1% |
| Velocity | 92 |  |
| Control | 91 | Top 3% |
| Break | 99 | Top 1% |

## Pitches

| Pitch | Speed |
| --- | --- |
| Slider | 89 mph |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 98 mph |
| Splitter | 90 mph |
| Changeup | 85 mph |
| Curveball | 82 mph |

## Player

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team | Braves |  |
| Position | CP |  |
| Bats | R |  |
| Throws | R |  |
| Age | 36 |  |
| Height | 6'3" |  |
| Weight | 220 lbs |  |
| Born | Michigan |  |
| Number | 29 |  |

## Fielding & running

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fielding | 67 |  |
| Arm strength | 77 |  |
| Arm accuracy | 78 |  |
| Blocking | 0 |  |
| Speed | 38 |  |
| Baserunning | 9 |  |
| Reaction | 70 |  |

## Quirks

- [Pressure Cooker](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/pressure-cooker): Performs better when there are runners on base
- [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
- [Knee Buckler](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/knee-buckler): Throws an extremely effective breaking pitch
- [Mr. Splitee](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/mr-splitee): Throws an extremely effective split-fingered fastball
- [Illusionist](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/quirks/illusionist): Throws an extremely effective changeup

## More Braves at CP

- [Will Smith](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/2021-postseason-will-smith-093c1e5a) - 97 OVR · CP · ATL · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Bruce Sutter](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/milestone-bruce-sutter-66a72fbb) - 95 OVR · CP · ATL · Diamond: No offers
- [Billy Wagner](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/all-star-billy-wagner-b136ce11) - 91 OVR · CP · ATL · Diamond: No offers
- [John Smoltz](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/2nd-half-john-smoltz-71db384d) - 85 OVR · CP · ATL · Diamond: No offers
- [Will Smith](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/live-will-smith-ec104944) - 80 OVR · CP · ATL · Gold: 1,314 stubs
- [Jay Flaa](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/live-jay-flaa-daa178b0) - 57 OVR · CP · ATL · Common: 950 stubs

## Other versions of this player

- [John Smoltz](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/all-star-john-smoltz-49d67d53) - 88 OVR · SP · ATL · Diamond: 99,301 stubs
- [John Smoltz](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb21/cards/2nd-half-john-smoltz-71db384d) - 85 OVR · CP · ATL · Diamond: No offers

## Questions

### How do you get John Smoltz?

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

### What quirks does John Smoltz have?

Pressure Cooker, Stingy, Untouchable, Control Artist, Grounded, Cheesy, Knee Buckler, Mr. Splitee, and Illusionist.

### Where can I see John Smoltz's real-life stats?

On his player page: his career stats, awards, and every card of him in every edition. [John Smoltz](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/john-smoltz-122477)

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