This is the Monthly Awards card for Jake Diekman, featured in MLB The Show 23. He's a 97 Overall Diamond card primarily playing RP.
Released 1 year ago, Jake Diekman is a free option from the September Monthly Awards.
On the mound, Jake Diekman exhibits exceptional H/9 with a 125 rating, elite K/9 with a 125 rating, and modest BB/9 with a 67 rating. With runners threatening, his Pitching Clutch rating of 125 shows top-tier performance. His overall pitching profile is defined by reliable control with a Control rating of 77, top-tier velocity with a Velocity rating of 99, and exceptional break with a Break rating of 99.
His repertoire includes the valuable Sinker/Cutter combination. He utilizes a 5-pitch mix, spearheaded by a 4 Seam FB, complemented by a Slurve. Key pitches include: His Slurve exhibits significant movement and his Sinker exhibits sharp break.
In the field, Jake Diekman is a below average defender. His key defensive attributes are 54 Fielding, 58 Arm Strength, and 34 Reaction time.
Jake Diekman is a 36-year-old player from Nebraska, standing 6'4" tall and weighing 195 lbs. He currently plays for the Rays, batting Left-handed and throwing Left-handed.
Other available versions for Jake Diekman include: Breakout (79 Silver),Live (67 Bronze).
This player doesn't have any special quirks or abilities.