# Walter Johnson (99 OVR)

> Walter Johnson (Twins), 99 OVR SP: a Diamond card from the Takashi Okazaki series in MLB 22. Full attributes, quirks and live Community Market prices.

Canonical: https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/takashi-okazaki-walter-johnson-2e72ed76

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 99 |
| Rarity | Diamond |
| Position | SP |
| Team | Twins |
| Series | Takashi Okazaki |
| Edition | MLB 22 |
| 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) |

## Price

- Buy now: No offers
- Sell now: 1,000,000 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

- [Best workhorse starters](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/best/workhorse): #3 of 133 — top 3%
- [Best contact-suppressing starting pitchers](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/best/suppressor/sp): #5 of 133 — top 4%
- [Best strikeout starting pitchers](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/best/strikeout/sp): #7 of 133 — top 6%

## Where this card ranks

- 5th best of 672 starting pitchers (Top 1%)

## Ratings

| Rating | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Stamina | 122 |
| K/9 | 119 |
| H/9 | 115 |
| BB/9 | 105 |
| Velocity | 99 |
| Control | 97 |
| Break | 99 |

## Pitching

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stamina | 122 | Top 2% |
| Pitching clutch | 120 | Top 5% |
| H/9 | 115 | Top 6% |
| K/9 | 119 | Top 3% |
| BB/9 | 105 | Top 3% |
| HR/9 | 99 | Top 1% |
| Velocity | 99 | Top 1% |
| Control | 97 | Top 1% |
| Break | 99 | Top 1% |

## Pitches

| Pitch | Speed |
| --- | --- |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 99 mph |
| Sinker | 95 mph |
| Curveball | 84 mph |
| Changeup | 88 mph |

## Player

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team | Twins |  |
| Position | SP |  |
| Bats | R |  |
| Throws | R |  |
| Age | 25 |  |
| 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/mlb22/quirks/pressure-cooker): Performs better when there are runners on base
- [Unbreakable](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/unbreakable): Avoids injuries and recovers energy at a high rate
- [Cannon](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/cannon): Has an extremely strong throwing arm
- [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
- [Cheesy](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/cheesy): Throws an extremely effective fastball
- [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
- [Outlier I](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/outlier-i): Primary pitch exceeds max velocity limit
- [Outlier II](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/quirks/outlier-ii): Secondary pitch exceeds max velocity limit

## More Twins at SP

- [Bert Blyleven](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/finest-bert-blyleven-10b02472) - 99 OVR · SP · MIN · Diamond: No offers
- [Joe Ryan](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/topps-now-joe-ryan-a983ce58) - 97 OVR · SP · MIN · Diamond: No offers
- [Walter Johnson](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/rookie-walter-johnson-8221b517) - 90 OVR · SP · MIN · Diamond: 33,999 stubs
- [Joe Ryan](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/live-joe-ryan-4206ab95) - 81 OVR · SP · MIN · Gold: 1,188 stubs
- [Sonny Gray](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/live-sonny-gray-ce394dcd) - 79 OVR · SP · MIN · Silver: 988 stubs
- [Tyler Mahle](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/live-tyler-mahle-6c9a9a10) - 77 OVR · SP · MIN · Silver: 730 stubs

## Other versions of this player

- [Walter Johnson](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb22/cards/rookie-walter-johnson-8221b517) - 90 OVR · SP · MIN · Diamond: 33,999 stubs

## 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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