# Framber Valdez (99 OVR)

> Framber Valdez (Astros), 99 OVR SP: a Diamond card from the 2022 Postseason series in MLB 22. Full attributes, quirks and live Community Market prices.

Canonical: https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/2022-postseason-framber-valdez-b06627b4

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 99 |
| Rarity | Diamond |
| Position | SP |
| Team | Astros |
| Series | 2022 Postseason |
| Edition | MLB 22 |
| 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

- [Best strikeout starting pitchers](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/best/strikeout/sp): #10 of 133 — top 8%

## Where this card ranks

- 27th best of 672 starting pitchers (Top 5%)

## Ratings

| Rating | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Stamina | 114 |
| K/9 | 118 |
| H/9 | 113 |
| BB/9 | 83 |
| Velocity | 99 |
| Control | 90 |
| Break | 99 |

## Pitching

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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

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

## Player

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team | Astros |  |
| Position | SP |  |
| Bats | L |  |
| Throws | L |  |
| Age | 28 |  |
| 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/mlb22/quirks/pressure-cooker): Performs better when there are runners on base
- [Workhorse](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/workhorse): Pitches deep into games by losing energy at a low rate
- [Stingy](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/stingy): Excels at limiting base hits
- [Untouchable](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/untouchable): Excels at striking hitters out
- [Control Artist](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/control-artist): Excels at limiting walks
- [Grounded](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/grounded): Excels at limiting home runs
- [Sinkerballer](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/sinkerballer): Throws an extremely effective sinking fastball
- [Knee Buckler](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/knee-buckler): Throws an extremely effective breaking pitch
- [Illusionist](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/illusionist): Throws an extremely effective changeup

## More Astros at SP

- [Roy Oswalt](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/faces-of-the-franchise-roy-oswalt-363ac91a) - 99 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: 40,000 stubs
- [Nolan Ryan](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/milestone-nolan-ryan-ace5937f) - 99 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: 350,000 stubs
- [J.R. Richard](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/finest-j-r-richard-5ddc335a) - 99 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: 30,000 stubs
- [Cristian Javier](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/2022-postseason-cristian-javier-b03452e7) - 99 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Justin Verlander](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/2022-all-star-justin-verlander-c7e91f54) - 97 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: 29,995 stubs
- [Hunter Brown](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/topps-now-hunter-brown-5f310493) - 95 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: 55,000 stubs

## Other versions of this player

- [Framber Valdez](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/live-framber-valdez-35f6b1b7) - 86 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: 8,999 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, and Illusionist.

### 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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