# Javier Baez (92 OVR)

> Javier Baez (Cubs), 92 OVR 3B: a Diamond card from the Topps Now series in MLB 26. Full attributes, quirks and live Community Market prices.

Canonical: https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/topps-now-javier-baez-1b2f6921

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 92 |
| Rarity | Diamond |
| Position | 3B |
| Team | Cubs |
| Series | Topps Now |
| Edition | MLB 26 |
| In real life: | [Javier Báez — stats and every card](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/javier-baez-595879) |
| In real life: | [Chicago Cubs real-life roster](https://mlbtsdb.com/teams/cubs) |

Not sold on the Community Market.

## Where this card ranks

- 232nd best of 666 third basemen
- 198th best of 595 second basemen
- 186th best of 520 shortstops
- 896th best of 1,945 designated hitters

## Ratings

| Rating | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Contact | 86 |
| Power | 75 |
| Speed | 64 |
| Arm | 85 |
| Fielding | 92 |

## Hitting

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Contact vs L | 95 |  |
| Contact vs R | 93 |  |
| Power vs L | 70 |  |
| Power vs R | 80 |  |
| Plate vision | 60 |  |
| Plate discipline | 29 |  |
| Batting clutch | 99 |  |
| Bunting | 43 |  |
| Drag bunting | 34 |  |
| Durability | 93 |  |

## Player

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team | Cubs |  |
| Position | 3B |  |
| Secondary | 2B, SS |  |
| Bats | R |  |
| Throws | R |  |
| Age | 23 |  |
| Height | 6'0" |  |
| Weight | 190 lbs |  |
| Born | Puerto Rico |  |
| Number | 9 |  |

## Fielding & running

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fielding | 99 | Top 1% |
| Arm strength | 90 | Top 7% |
| Arm accuracy | 75 |  |
| Blocking | 0 |  |
| Speed | 80 |  |
| Baserunning | 0 |  |
| Steal | 36 |  |
| Reaction vs L | 99 | Top 1% |
| Reaction vs R | 90 | Top 4% |

## Quirks

- [Homebody](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/quirks/homebody): Performs better when playing at home
- [First-Pitch Hitter](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/quirks/first-pitch-hitter): Excels at hitting the first pitch of an at-bat
- [Breaking Ball Hitter](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/quirks/breaking-ball-hitter): Excels at hitting breaking balls
- [Unfazed](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/quirks/unfazed): Excels at hitting with 2 strikes
- [Fighter](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/quirks/fighter): Performs better in the 9th inning or later
- [Situational Hitter](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/quirks/situational-hitter): Excels at driving in a runner from third with less than 2 outs
- [Day Player](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/quirks/day-player): Performs better when playing day games

## Obtained from

- Conquest

## Captains that boost this card

- [Jake Arrieta](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/captains/jake-arrieta-e96d5103) - 88 OVR: Players from the Chicago Cubs
- [Ryne Sandberg](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/captains/ryne-sandberg-50dcb4b9) - 88 OVR: Players from the Chicago Cubs

## More Cubs at 3B

- [Ron Santo](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/hall-of-fame-ron-santo-64be34e6) - 99 OVR · 3B · CHC · Red Diamond: 6,745 stubs
- [Kris Bryant](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/spotlight-kris-bryant-bfb5a7ee) - 99 OVR · 3B · CHC · Red Diamond: Not on the market
- [Alex Bregman](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/spotlight-alex-bregman-bb26341c) - 99 OVR · 3B · CHC · Red Diamond: Not on the market
- [Pedro Ramirez](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/topps-now-pedro-ramirez-0b33b555) - 94 OVR · 3B · CHC · Diamond: 7,150 stubs
- [Kris Bryant](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/awards-kris-bryant-48b58dd7) - 90 OVR · 3B · CHC · Diamond: Not on the market
- [Alex Bregman](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/world-baseball-classic-alex-bregman-d99f788d) - 88 OVR · 3B · CHC · Diamond: Not on the market

## Questions

### How do you get Javier Baez?

It can't be bought on the market right now. It comes from: Conquest.

### What does Javier Baez quicksell for?

The game will always buy it back for 4,250 stubs.

### What quirks does Javier Baez have?

Homebody, First-Pitch Hitter, Breaking Ball Hitter, Unfazed, Fighter, Situational Hitter, and Day Player.

### Where can I see Javier Báez's real-life stats?

On his player page: his career stats, awards, and every card of him in every edition. [Javier Báez](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/javier-baez-595879)

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