James Paxton, 87 World Baseball Classic - MLB the Show 26
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Date Added
3-12-26
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Player Bio

common Hitting Hitting
common Defense Defense
Overall
87
Position
SP
Tendency
Bats
L
Throws
L
Team
Free Agents
Number
65
Weight
212
Height
6'4"
Age
37
Born
Canada

Attributes

Parallel & Captain Boosts

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Total Attributes

Hitter Total
449
Pitcher Total
904
Overall Total
1353

Pitches

4-Seam Fastball #1 66% usage
Rating
60
Speed
96
Break
99
Knuckle-curve #2 21% usage
Rating
41
Speed
80
Break
59
Cutter #3 10% usage
Rating
41
Speed
89
Break
58
Circle Change #4 2% usage
Rating
53
Speed
86
Break
92
Sinker #5 1% usage
Rating
65
Speed
95
Break
61

Pitching

H/9 Right
77
H/9 Left
92
K/9 Right
80
K/9 Left
67
Control
0
Pitch Clutch
70
Stamina
90
Velocity
99
Break
99
Stuff
60
HR/9
89
BB/9
81

Fielding

Fielding
36
Arm Strength
58
Arm Accuracy
40
Reaction Left
35
Reaction Right
35
Reaction Fwd
35
Reaction Back
35
Durability
58

Speed

Speed
25
Stealing
0

James Paxton MLB The Show 26 Card Breakdown

This is the World Baseball Classic card for James Paxton, featured in MLB The Show 26. He's a 87 Overall Diamond card primarily playing SP.

Released 4 months ago, James Paxton is a free option from the WBC Pool A Program.

He currently holds the #178 rank among 603 starting pitchers.

On the mound, James Paxton exhibits average H/9 Right with a 77 rating and noteworthy H/9 Left with a 92 rating, solid K/9 Right with a 80 rating and modest K/9 Left with a 67 rating, and solid BB/9 with a 81 rating. With runners threatening, his Pitching Clutch rating of 70 shows competent performance. His overall pitching profile is defined by basic control with a Control rating of 0, elite velocity with a Velocity rating of 99, and exceptional break with a Break rating of 99. As a starting pitcher, his stamina is strong with a rating of 90.

His repertoire includes the valuable Sinker/Cutter combination. He utilizes a 5-pitch mix, spearheaded by a 4-Seam Fastball, complemented by a Knuckle-curve. Key pitches include: His Circle Change exhibits sharp break, though command can be inconsistent and his Sinker boasts high velocity, though command can be inconsistent.

In the field, James Paxton is a limited defender. His key defensive attributes are 36 Fielding, 58 Arm Strength, 35 Reaction Left, 35 Reaction Right, 35 Reaction Fwd, 35 Reaction Back.

James Paxton is a 37-year-old player from Canada, standing 6'4" tall and weighing 212 lbs. He currently plays for the Free Agents, batting Left-handed and throwing Left-handed.

Active Quirks for James Paxton: Homebody, Stopper, Day Player.