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Where this card ranks

Where this card ranks

  • 27th best of 672 starting pitchersTop 5%

Starting pitchers are ranked against starters, relievers against relievers, the way the team builder picks a staff.

Ratings

Stamina
114
K/9
118
H/9
113
BB/9
83
Velocity
99
Control
90
Break
99

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Pitching

Stamina
114
Top 4%
Pitching clutch
125
Top 1%
H/9
113
Top 6%
K/9
118
Top 3%
BB/9
83
HR/9
92
Top 8%
Velocity
99
Top 1%
Control
90
Top 6%
Break
99
Top 1%

Pitches

Sinker
95 mph
Curveball
80 mph
Circle Change
88 mph
Cutter
84 mph
4-Seam Fastball
95 mph

Player

Team
Astros
Position
SP
Bats
L
Throws
L
Age
28
Height
5'11"
Weight
239 lbs
Born
Dominican Republic
Number
59

Fielding & running

Fielding
54
Arm strength
68
Arm accuracy
49
Blocking
0
Speed
42
Baserunning
0
Reaction
49

Real-world tendencies

Arm slot
Three-quarter 43°

A common release point among MLB pitchers (2026 Statcast)

SubmarineSidearmLow three-quarterThree-quarterHigh three-quarterOver the top

Faint lines: all 262 pitchers in this edition who throw with the same hand.

Quirks

More Astros at SP

Other versions of this player

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, and Illusionist.

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