# Framber Valdez (99 OVR)

> Framber Valdez (Astros), 99 OVR SP: a Diamond card from the Topps Now series in MLB 23. Full attributes, quirks and live Community Market prices.

Canonical: https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/topps-now-framber-valdez-52348091

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 99 |
| Rarity | Diamond |
| Position | SP |
| Team | Astros |
| Series | Topps Now |
| Edition | MLB 23 |
| 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 contact-suppressing starting pitchers](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/best/suppressor/sp): #24 of 249 — top 10%

## Where this card ranks

- 107th best of 882 starting pitchers

## Ratings

| Rating | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Stamina | 114 |
| K/9 | 82 |
| H/9 | 115 |
| BB/9 | 92 |
| Velocity | 99 |
| Control | 91 |
| Break | 99 |

## Pitching

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stamina | 114 | Top 4% |
| Pitching clutch | 125 | Top 1% |
| H/9 | 115 | Top 9% |
| K/9 | 82 |  |
| BB/9 | 92 |  |
| HR/9 | 99 | Top 1% |
| Velocity | 99 | Top 1% |
| Control | 91 | Top 9% |
| Break | 99 | Top 1% |

## Pitches

| Pitch | Speed |
| --- | --- |
| Curveball | 81 mph |
| Sinker | 95 mph |
| Circle Change | 88 mph |
| Cutter | 86 mph |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 95 mph |

## Player

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team | Astros |  |
| Position | SP |  |
| Bats | R |  |
| Throws | L |  |
| Age | 29 |  |
| 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 | 39 |  |

## Quirks

- [Homebody](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/quirks/homebody): Performs better when playing at home
- [Stopper](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/quirks/stopper): Performs better when team is behind
- [Day Player](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/quirks/day-player): Performs better when playing day games
- [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
- [Nolan Ryan](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/snapshot-nolan-ryan-eb08ce55) - 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
- [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

- [Framber Valdez](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/2023-all-star-framber-valdez-a92aefac) - 97 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Framber Valdez](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/monthly-awards-framber-valdez-81d09f51) - 97 OVR · SP · HOU · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Framber Valdez](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb23/cards/live-framber-valdez-f53203e7) - 81 OVR · SP · HOU · Gold: 846 stubs

## Questions

### How do you get Framber Valdez?

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

### What quirks does Framber Valdez have?

Homebody, Stopper, Day Player, and Break Outlier.

### 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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