This is the Topps Now card for Framber Valdez, featured in MLB The Show 23. He's a 99 Overall Diamond card primarily playing SP.
Released 1 year ago, Framber Valdez is a free option from the August Topps Now.
On the mound, Framber Valdez exhibits very strong H/9 with a 115 rating, decent K/9 with a 82 rating, and good BB/9 with a 92 rating. With runners threatening, his Pitching Clutch rating of 125 shows outstanding performance. His overall pitching profile is defined by excellent control with a Control rating of 91, elite velocity with a Velocity rating of 99, and top-tier break with a Break rating of 99. As a starting pitcher, his stamina is very strong with a rating of 114.
His repertoire includes the valuable Sinker/Cutter combination. He utilizes a 5-pitch mix, spearheaded by a Curveball, complemented by a Sinker. Key pitches include: His Curveball exhibits considerable movement with excellent command and his Sinker exhibits considerable movement with excellent command.
In the field, Framber Valdez is a modest defender. His key defensive attributes are 54 Fielding, 68 Arm Strength, and 39 Reaction time.
Framber Valdez is a 29-year-old player from Dominican Republic, standing 5'11" tall and weighing 239 lbs. He currently plays for the Astros, batting Right-handed and throwing Left-handed.
Active Quirks for Framber Valdez: Homebody, Stopper, Day Player, Break Outlier.
Other available versions for Framber Valdez include: 2023 All-Star (97 Diamond),Live (81 Gold),Monthly Awards (97 Diamond).