Jose Espada

This is the Live card for Jose Espada, featured in MLB The Show 23. It's a 52 OVR Common card primarily playing RP.

Jose Espada is a 26-year-old player from Puerto Rico, standing 6'0" tall and weighing 170 lbs. He currently plays for the Padres, batting Right-handed and throwing Right-handed.

On the mound, Jose Espada's per-nine metrics show limited effectiveness against hits with 45 H/9, limited strikeout ability with 46 K/9, and limited command with 38 BB/9. When pitching with runners in scoring position, his effectiveness is adequate, reflected by his 54 Pitching Clutch. Overall, his pitch control is below average at 52 Control, velocity is competent with 71 Velocity, and break is below average at 56 Break.

His arsenal features the highly sought-after Sinker/Cutter combination. It's a 4-pitch mix, primarily featuring a 4 Seam FB and a Cutter.

Defensively, Jose Espada offers modest ability, characterized by 55 Fielding, 56 Arm Strength, and 49 Reaction.