This is the All-Star card for J.R. Richard, featured in MLB The Show 24. He's a 93 Overall Diamond card primarily playing SP.
Released 1 year ago, J.R. Richard is a free option from the Team Affinity S1:CH2 - AL West.
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.
On the mound, J.R. Richard's per-nine metrics show very strong effectiveness against hits with 110 H/9, decent strikeout ability with 82 K/9, and adequate command with 68 BB/9. When pitching with runners in scoring position, his effectiveness is strong, supported by a Pitching Clutch rating of 94. Overall, his pitch control is good, with a Control rating of 76; his velocity is top-tier, with a Velocity rating of 99; and his break is top-tier, with a Break rating of 99. His stamina is very strong (100 Stamina).
It's a 4-pitch mix, primarily featuring a Slider and an Outlier 4-Seam Fastball. His Slider shows notable break with excellent control. His 4-Seam Fastball features Outlier velocity with excellent control and his 2-Seam Fastball features high velocity.
Defensively, J.R. Richard offers strong ability, characterized by 64 Fielding, 95 Arm Strength, and 67 Reaction.
Quirks for J.R. Richard: Outlier II.
Other available versions for J.R. Richard include: Milestone (97 Diamond).