Jake Bird

This is the Live card for Jake Bird, featured in MLB The Show 25. He's a 68 Overall Bronze card primarily playing RP.

Released 1 month ago. He holds the #216 rank among 654 relief pitchers & closing pitchers.

Jake Bird is a 29-year-old player from California, standing 6'3" tall and weighing 200 lbs. He currently plays for the Rockies, batting Right-handed and throwing Right-handed.

On the mound, Jake Bird's per-nine metrics show below average effectiveness against hits with 68 H/9, below average strikeout ability with 66 K/9, and modest command with 50 BB/9. When pitching with runners in scoring position, his effectiveness is adequate, supported by a Pitching Clutch rating of 61. Overall, his pitch control is solid, with a Control rating of 66; his velocity is outstanding, with a Velocity rating of 99; and his break is exceptional, with a Break rating of 99.

His arsenal features the highly sought-after Sinker/Cutter combination. It's a 4-pitch mix, primarily featuring a Sinker and a Slider. His Sinker shows sharp break. His Slider shows significant movement and his Slurve shows significant movement.

Defensively, Jake Bird offers basic ability, characterized by 36 Fielding, 45 Arm Strength, and 37 Reaction.