Yusei Kikuchi

This is the Monthly Awards card for Yusei Kikuchi, featured in MLB The Show 23. He's a 97 Overall Diamond card primarily playing SP.

Released 2 years ago, Yusei Kikuchi is a free option from the August Monthly Awards.

He currently holds the #159 rank among 3759 starting pitchers.

On the mound, Yusei Kikuchi exhibits strong H/9 with a 93 rating, above average K/9 with a 85 rating, and great BB/9 with a 109 rating. With runners threatening, his Pitching Clutch rating of 122 shows elite performance. His overall pitching profile is defined by exceptional control with a Control rating of 95, modest velocity with a Velocity rating of 81, and outstanding break with a Break rating of 99. As a starting pitcher, his stamina is impressive with a rating of 101.

He utilizes a 4-pitch mix, spearheaded by a 4-Seam Fastball, complemented by a Slider. Key pitches include: His Slider exhibits considerable movement with excellent command. His 12-6 Curve exhibits considerable movement with excellent command and his Circle Change exhibits sharp break with excellent command.

In the field, Yusei Kikuchi is a below average defender. His key defensive attributes are 59 Fielding, 68 Arm Strength, and 49 Reaction time.

Yusei Kikuchi is a 31-year-old player from Japan, standing 6'0" tall and weighing 210 lbs. He currently plays for the Blue Jays, batting Left-handed and throwing Left-handed.

Other available versions for Yusei Kikuchi include: Live (77 Silver).