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Where this card ranks

  • 283rd best of 882 starting pitchers

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

Ratings

Stamina
95
K/9
94
H/9
100
BB/9
82
Velocity
90
Control
85
Break
99

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Pitching

Stamina
95
Pitching clutch
104
H/9
100
K/9
94
BB/9
82
HR/9
84
Velocity
90
Control
85
Break
99
Top 1%

Pitches

4-Seam Fastball
94 mph
Circle Change
88 mph
Cutter
92 mph
Sinker
94 mph
Curveball
83 mph

Player

Position
SP
Bats
R
Throws
R
Age
34
Height
6'2"
Weight
202 lbs
Born
Texas
Number
29

Fielding & running

Fielding
53
Arm strength
48
Arm accuracy
43
Blocking
0
Speed
39
Baserunning
0
Reaction
33

Real-world tendencies

Arm slot
Low three-quarter 24°

A common release point among MLB pitchers (2026 Statcast)

SubmarineSidearmLow three-quarterThree-quarterHigh three-quarterOver the top

Faint lines: all 729 pitchers in this edition who throw with the same hand.

Quirks

More Diamondbacks at SP

Other versions of this player

Questions

How do you get Merrill Kelly?
It can't be bought on the market right now.
What quirks does Merrill Kelly have?
Pick Off Artist, Day Player, and Break Outlier.

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