Jake Arrieta

This is the Breakout card for Jake Arrieta, featured in MLB The Show 25. He's a 87 Overall Diamond card primarily playing SP.

Released 1 month ago, Jake Arrieta is a free option from the 1st Inning XP Path. He holds the #45 rank among 480 starting pitchers.

Jake Arrieta is a 28-year-old player from Missouri, standing 6'4" tall and weighing 225 lbs. He currently plays for the Cubs, batting Right-handed and throwing Right-handed.

On the mound, Jake Arrieta's per-nine metrics show above average effectiveness against hits with 87 H/9, adequate strikeout ability with 69 K/9, and average command with 78 BB/9. When pitching with runners in scoring position, his effectiveness is solid, supported by a Pitching Clutch rating of 82. Overall, his pitch control is average, with a Control rating of 71; his velocity is top-tier, with a Velocity rating of 96; and his break is very strong, with a Break rating of 92. His stamina is above average (94 Stamina).

It's a 5-pitch mix, primarily featuring a Sinker and a Slider. His Sinker shows considerable movement and his Slider shows sharp break.

Defensively, Jake Arrieta offers decent ability, characterized by 60 Fielding, 76 Arm Strength, and 62 Reaction.

Quirks for Jake Arrieta: Homebody, Day Player.