Esmerlyn Valdez

This is the Spotlight card for Esmerlyn Valdez, featured in MLB The Show 26. He's a 98 Overall Red Diamond card primarily playing RF. He can also fill in at 1B, LF.

Released 9 hours ago, Esmerlyn Valdez is an excellent free option from the July Spotlight Drop 2 Program.

He currently holds the #5 rank among 650 right fielders.

At the plate, Esmerlyn Valdez displays above average contact overall, with specific ratings of 86 Contact vs Right and 110 Contact vs Left. He brings great power to the plate, evident from his 102 Power vs Right and 115 Power vs Left. In terms of plate discipline, his below average Vision stands at 65, paired with his modest Discipline rating of 67. When runners are in scoring position, Esmerlyn Valdez's exceptional Clutch rating of 120 often comes into play.

In the field, Esmerlyn Valdez is a good defender. His key defensive attributes are 76 Fielding, 80 Arm Strength, 75 Reaction Left, 74 Reaction Right, 78 Reaction Fwd, 79 Reaction Back.

On the basepaths, Esmerlyn Valdez showcases limited speed. This is supported by 66 Speed, 3 Baserunning Aggression.

Esmerlyn Valdez is a 22-year-old player from Dominican Republic, standing 6'2" tall and weighing 234 lbs. He currently plays for the Pirates, batting Right-handed and throwing Right-handed.

Active Quirks for Esmerlyn Valdez: Homebody, First-Pitch Hitter, Dead Red, Breaking Ball Hitter, Fighter, Rally Monkey, Situational Hitter, Day Player.

Other available versions for Esmerlyn Valdez include: Live (66 Bronze).