# James Paxton (87 OVR)

> James Paxton (Free Agents), 87 OVR SP: a Diamond card from the World Baseball Classic series in MLB 26. Full attributes, quirks and live Community Market…

Canonical: https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/world-baseball-classic-james-paxton-13a8210d

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Overall | 87 |
| Rarity | Diamond |
| Position | SP |
| Team | Free Agents |
| Series | World Baseball Classic |
| Edition | MLB 26 |
| In real life: | [James Paxton — stats and every card](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/james-paxton-572020) |

Not sold on the Community Market.

## Where this card ranks

- 286th best of 709 starting pitchers

## Ratings

| Rating | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Stamina | 90 |
| K/9 | 67 |
| H/9 | 92 |
| BB/9 | 81 |
| Velocity | 99 |
| Control | 0 |
| Break | 99 |

## Pitching

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stamina | 90 |  |
| Pitching clutch | 70 |  |
| H/9 | 92 |  |
| K/9 | 67 |  |
| BB/9 | 81 |  |
| HR/9 | 89 |  |
| Velocity | 99 | Top 1% |
| Control | 0 |  |
| Break | 99 | Top 1% |
| Stuff | 60 |  |

## Pitches

| Pitch | Speed |
| --- | --- |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 96 mph |
| Knuckle-curve | 80 mph |
| Cutter | 89 mph |
| Circle Change | 86 mph |
| Sinker | 95 mph |

## Player

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team | Free Agents |  |
| Position | SP |  |
| Bats | L |  |
| Throws | L |  |
| Age | 37 |  |
| Height | 6'4" |  |
| Weight | 212 lbs |  |
| Born | Canada |  |
| Number | 65 |  |

## Fielding & running

| Attribute | Value | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fielding | 36 |  |
| Arm strength | 58 |  |
| Arm accuracy | 40 |  |
| Blocking | 0 |  |
| Speed | 25 |  |
| Baserunning | 0 |  |
| Steal | 0 |  |
| Reaction vs L | 35 |  |
| Reaction vs R | 35 |  |

## Quirks

- [Homebody](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/quirks/homebody): Performs better when playing at home
- [Stopper](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/quirks/stopper): Performs better when team is behind
- [Day Player](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/quirks/day-player): Performs better when playing day games

## Obtained from

- Program (Themed Programs)

## More Free Agents at SP

- [Cool Papa Bell](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/the-negro-leagues-cool-papa-bell-99c684e8) - 99 OVR · SP · FA · Red Diamond: 96,499 stubs
- [Peanut Johnson](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/the-negro-leagues-peanut-johnson-8ff2deda) - 99 OVR · SP · FA · Red Diamond: 9,999 stubs
- [John Donaldson](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/the-negro-leagues-john-donaldson-2f5dbbcf) - 99 OVR · SP · FA · Red Diamond: 94,000 stubs
- [Ted Radcliffe](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/the-negro-leagues-ted-radcliffe-202d60d6) - 91 OVR · SP · FA · Diamond: Not on the market
- [John Donaldson](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/the-negro-leagues-john-donaldson-a6de159b) - 91 OVR · SP · FA · Diamond: 5,998 stubs
- [Clayton Kershaw](https://mlbtsdb.com/mlb26/cards/ranked-1000-clayton-kershaw-f1c636d7) - 90 OVR · SP · FA · Diamond: Not on the market

## Questions

### How do you get James Paxton?

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

### What does James Paxton quicksell for?

The game will always buy it back for 2,250 stubs.

### What quirks does James Paxton have?

Homebody, Stopper, and Day Player.

### Where can I see James Paxton's real-life stats?

On his player page: his career stats, awards, and every card of him in every edition. [James Paxton](https://mlbtsdb.com/players/james-paxton-572020)

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