Jim Kaat

This is the Jolt card for Jim Kaat, featured in MLB The Show 25. He's a 86 Overall Diamond card primarily playing SP.

Released 1 month ago, Jim Kaat is a free option from the Team Affinity 1. He holds the #46 rank among 477 starting pitchers.

Jim Kaat is a 27-year-old player from Michigan, standing 6'4" tall and weighing 227 lbs. He currently plays for the Twins, batting Left-handed and throwing Left-handed.

On the mound, Jim Kaat's per-nine metrics show average effectiveness against hits with 76 H/9, solid strikeout ability with 71 K/9, and above average command with 85 BB/9. When pitching with runners in scoring position, his effectiveness is modest, supported by a Pitching Clutch rating of 67. Overall, his pitch control is above average, with a Control rating of 75; his velocity is excellent, with a Velocity rating of 89; and his break is excellent, with a Break rating of 93. His stamina is excellent (100 Stamina).

It's a 5-pitch mix, primarily featuring a Slider and a Curveball. His Slider shows sharp break with excellent control and his Curveball shows significant movement.

Defensively, Jim Kaat offers great ability, characterized by 94 Fielding, 93 Arm Strength, and 94 Reaction.

Quirks for Jim Kaat: Road Warrior, Pick Off Artist, Stopper, Day Player.