This is the All-Star Game card for J.R. Richard, featured in MLB The Show 23. He's a 97 Overall Diamond card primarily playing SP.
Released 1 year ago, J.R. Richard is a free option from the Team Affinity S3.
On the mound, J.R. Richard exhibits very strong H/9 (114), solid K/9 (83), and average BB/9 (83). With runners threatening, his Pitching Clutch (104) shows impressive performance. His overall pitching profile is defined by excellent control (Control: 85), top-tier velocity (Velocity: 99), and top-tier break (Break: 99). As a starting pitcher, his stamina is very strong (111).
He utilizes a 4-pitch mix, spearheaded by a Slider, complemented by a 4 Seam FB. Key pitches include: His Slider exhibits notable break with excellent command and his Cutter exhibits sharp break.
In the field, J.R. Richard is a strong defender. His key defensive attributes are 64 Fielding, 95 Arm Strength, and 67 Reaction time.
J.R. Richard is a 30-year-old player from Louisiana, standing 6'8" tall and weighing 220 lbs. He currently plays for the Astros, batting Right-handed and throwing Right-handed.
Active Quirks for J.R. Richard: Homebody, Pick Off Artist, Night Player, Outlier II.
Other available versions for J.R. Richard include: Captain (92 Diamond),Finest (99 Diamond).