# Stephen Kolek (88 OVR)

> Stephen Kolek (Padres), 88 OVR SP: a Diamond card from the Topps Now series in MLB 25. Full attributes, quirks and live Community Market prices.

Canonical: https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/cards/topps-now-stephen-kolek-b4c8d24b

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 88 |
| Rarity | Diamond |
| Position | SP |
| Team | Padres |
| Series | Topps Now |
| Edition | MLB 25 |
| In real life: | [Stephen Kolek — stats and every card](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/stephen-kolek-663568) |
| In real life: | [San Diego Padres real-life roster](https://mlbtsdb.com/teams/padres) |

Not sold on the Community Market.

## Where this card ranks

- 239th best of 759 starting pitchers

## Ratings

| Rating | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Stamina | 104 |
| K/9 | 70 |
| H/9 | 90 |
| BB/9 | 73 |
| Velocity | 96 |
| Control | 74 |
| Break | 95 |

## Pitching

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stamina | 104 | Top 7% |
| Pitching clutch | 92 |  |
| H/9 | 90 |  |
| K/9 | 70 |  |
| BB/9 | 73 |  |
| HR/9 | 99 | Top 1% |
| Velocity | 96 |  |
| Control | 74 |  |
| Break | 95 |  |

## Pitches

| Pitch | Speed |
| --- | --- |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 95 mph |
| Sinker | 95 mph |
| Circle Change | 87 mph |
| Cutter | 91 mph |
| Slider | 85 mph |

## Player

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team | Padres |  |
| Position | SP |  |
| Bats | R |  |
| Throws | R |  |
| Age | 27 |  |
| Height | 6'3" |  |
| Weight | 210 lbs |  |
| Born | Texas |  |
| Number | 32 |  |

## Fielding & running

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fielding | 56 |  |
| Arm strength | 55 |  |
| Arm accuracy | 54 |  |
| Blocking | 0 |  |
| Speed | 37 |  |
| Baserunning | 9 |  |
| Reaction | 52 |  |

## Obtained from

- Program (Spotlight Programs)

## Captains that boost this card

- [Jackson Merrill](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/captains/jackson-merrill-97c69b78) - 99 OVR: Players from the San Diego Padres
- [Nick Pivetta](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/captains/nick-pivetta-3e15dd60) - 99 OVR: Players from the San Diego Padres
- [Jim Rice](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/captains/jim-rice-3e52d100) - 99 OVR: Players who throw and bat righty
- [Luis Arraez](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/captains/luis-arraez-80de47d7) - 99 OVR: Players with less than 100 power
- [Jason Adam](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/captains/jason-adam-a1fd7136) - 96 OVR: Players from the San Diego Padres
- [Jake Cronenworth](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/captains/jake-cronenworth-cde10036) - 92 OVR: Players from the San Diego Padres
- [Joe Musgrove](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/captains/joe-musgrove-1616b791) - 86 OVR: Players from the San Diego Padres

## More Padres at SP

- [Nick Pivetta](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/cards/2025-finest-nick-pivetta-3e15dd60) - 99 OVR · SP · SD · Diamond · Captain: Not on the market
- [Gaylord Perry](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/cards/awards-gaylord-perry-dcb7dc39) - 99 OVR · SP · SD · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Kruz Schoolcraft](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/cards/2025-draft-kruz-schoolcraft-67e37955) - 96 OVR · SP · SD · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Yu Darvish](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/cards/standout-yu-darvish-1b8a93de) - 95 OVR · SP · SD · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Nick Pivetta](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/cards/spotlight-nick-pivetta-9ac2bc24) - 88 OVR · SP · SD · Diamond: 28,000 stubs
- [Nick Pivetta](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/cards/live-nick-pivetta-83419ff7) - 87 OVR · SP · SD · Diamond: 10,999 stubs

## Other versions of this player

- [Stephen Kolek](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/cards/spotlight-stephen-kolek-2d6c1d88) - 99 OVR · SP · KC · Diamond: 44,000 stubs
- [Stephen Kolek](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb25/cards/live-stephen-kolek-6dd8dd70) - 78 OVR · SP · KC · Silver: 255 stubs

## Questions

### How do you get Stephen Kolek?

It can't be bought on the market right now. It comes from: Program (Spotlight Programs).

### Where can I see Stephen Kolek's real-life stats?

On his player page: his career stats, awards, and every card of him in every edition. [Stephen Kolek](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/stephen-kolek-663568)

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