J.R. Richard

This is the Rookie card for J.R. Richard, featured in MLB The Show 25. He's a 84 Overall Gold card primarily playing SP.

Released 1 month ago, J.R. Richard is a free option from the Team Affinity 1. He holds the #89 rank among 477 starting pitchers.

J.R. Richard is a 23-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 strong effectiveness against hits with 93 H/9, average strikeout ability with 82 K/9, and low command with 49 BB/9. When pitching with runners in scoring position, his effectiveness is competent, supported by a Pitching Clutch rating of 77. Overall, his pitch control is modest, with a Control rating of 56; his velocity is exceptional, with a Velocity rating of 99; and his break is reliable, with a Break rating of 82. His stamina is solid (80 Stamina).

It's a 4-pitch mix, primarily featuring a 4-Seam Fastball and a Slider. His 4-Seam Fastball features high velocity and his 2-Seam Fastball features high velocity but lacks command.

Defensively, J.R. Richard offers above average ability, characterized by 64 Fielding, 95 Arm Strength, and 67 Reaction.

Quirks for J.R. Richard: Homebody, Pick Off Artist, Night Player.