# Nolan Ryan (99 OVR)

> Nolan Ryan (Astros), 99 OVR SP: a Diamond card from the Snapshot series in MLB 23. Full attributes, quirks and live Community Market prices.

Canonical: https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/snapshot-nolan-ryan-eb08ce55

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 99 |
| Rarity | Diamond |
| Position | SP |
| Team | Astros |
| Series | Snapshot |
| Edition | MLB 23 |
| In real life: | [Nolan Ryan Jr. — stats and every card](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/nolan-ryan-jr-121597) |
| 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/mlb23/best/strikeout/sp): #2 of 249 — top 1%
- [Best workhorse starters](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/best/workhorse): #16 of 249 — top 7%

## Where this card ranks

- 10th best of 882 starting pitchers (Top 2%)

## Ratings

| Rating | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Stamina | 120 |
| K/9 | 116 |
| H/9 | 125 |
| BB/9 | 79 |
| Velocity | 99 |
| Control | 83 |
| Break | 99 |

## Pitching

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stamina | 120 | Top 2% |
| Pitching clutch | 125 | Top 1% |
| H/9 | 125 | Top 1% |
| K/9 | 116 | Top 5% |
| BB/9 | 79 |  |
| HR/9 | 99 | Top 1% |
| Velocity | 99 | Top 1% |
| Control | 83 |  |
| Break | 99 | Top 1% |

## Pitches

| Pitch | Speed |
| --- | --- |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 99 mph |
| 12-6 Curve | 82 mph |
| Circle Change | 78 mph |
| Sinker | 95 mph |

## Player

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team | Astros |  |
| Position | SP |  |
| Bats | R |  |
| Throws | R |  |
| Age | 34 |  |
| Height | 6'2" |  |
| Weight | 195 lbs |  |
| Born | Texas |  |
| Number | 34 |  |

## Fielding & running

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fielding | 56 |  |
| Arm strength | 89 | Top 9% |
| Arm accuracy | 48 |  |
| Blocking | 0 |  |
| Speed | 27 |  |
| Baserunning | 19 |  |
| Reaction | 50 |  |

## Quirks

- [Homebody](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/quirks/homebody): Performs better when playing at home
- [Pick Off Artist](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/quirks/pick-off-artist): Has an extremely effective pickoff move
- [Night Player](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/quirks/night-player): Performs better when playing night games
- [Outlier I](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/quirks/outlier-i): Primary pitch exceeds max velocity limit
- [Break Outlier](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/quirks/break-outlier): Pitchers lose less break when tired

## More Astros at SP

- [Roy Oswalt](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/finest-roy-oswalt-637d6e39) - 99 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: Not on the market
- [J.R. Richard](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/finest-j-r-richard-5ddc335a) - 99 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Framber Valdez](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/topps-now-framber-valdez-52348091) - 99 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Ryan Express](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/incognito-ryan-express-d58d76fc) - 99 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: 78,900 stubs
- [Justin Verlander](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/snapshot-justin-verlander-75e15c4b) - 97 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: Not on the market
- [J.R. Richard](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/all-star-game-j-r-richard-9cfe2d90) - 97 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: Not on the market

## Other versions of this player

- [Nolan Ryan](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/captain-nolan-ryan-acf96f71) - 92 OVR · SP · TEX · Diamond: No offers

## Questions

### How do you get Nolan Ryan?

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

### What quirks does Nolan Ryan have?

Homebody, Pick Off Artist, Night Player, Outlier I, and Break Outlier.

### Where can I see Nolan Ryan Jr.'s real-life stats?

On his player page: his career stats, awards, and every card of him in every edition. [Nolan Ryan Jr.](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/nolan-ryan-jr-121597)

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