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Spotlight Andrew Alvarez is a 99 OVR Red Diamond SP card for the Washington Nationals in MLB The Show 26. This ShowZone player page surfaces every attribute, equipped quirks, pitch arsenal, live marketplace buy and sell prices (refreshed every minute), ShowZone's proprietary True Overall™ and Meta Overall ratings, top-25 positional rankings, and recent real-life MLB performance. Compare cards side-by-side in the Player Compare tool or build a full Diamond Dynasty lineup in the Team Builder. Spotlight Andrew Alvarez is a 99 overall Red Diamond card in MLB The Show 26. Team: Washington Nationals. Position: SP. Bats: Left. Throws: Left. True Overall™ Rating: 101.96 (best at SP). Meta Overall Rating: 110.22 (best at SP). Velocity: 82. Control: 94. Movement: 99. H/9: null. K/9: null. BB/9: 94. Pitches: Slurve, 4-Seam Fastball, Slider, Sinker, Circle Change. Quirks (3): Road Warrior, Day Player, Break Outlier. Market: Buy Now: 6,111 stubs. Sell Now: 8,963 stubs. Flip Profit: 1,956 stubs. Top 25 Rankings: #14 SP.

MLB The Show 26

Spotlight ANDREW ALVAREZ

SPOTLIGHT
SP
L / LWASHINGTON NATIONALS
Updated Oct 22, 2026
Andrew Alvarez Card
Height6'3"
Weight215 lbs
BirthplaceCalifornia
101.96
@
#6 Ranked
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6,111
+615 (11.2%)
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QUIRKS
Road Warrior
Day Player
Break Outlier
CAPTAINS
Andre Dawson
Pedro Martinez
LOCATION
  • This card is available on the marketplace.
  • Required for the September Retro Lightning - Collect 13 collection.
  • Required for the September Retro Lightning - Collect 8 collection.
  • Required for the September Retro Lightning - Collect 5 collection.
Advanced Data

Overall Ratings

Andrew Alvarez's True Overall™ and Meta Overall ratings at every eligible position in MLB The Show 26.

OVERALL99
Starting Pitcher
101.96#6 Ranked
Advanced Data

Player Ranks

Andrew Alvarez's position among all cards for power, contact, pitching, baserunning, and versatility.

5-Pitch Pitcher#17
4-Seam Fastball#237
Sinker#34
Slider#61
Slurve#8
Circle Change#70
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spotlight Andrew Alvarez in MLB The Show 26

Common questions about Andrew Alvarez's card in MLB The Show 26.

You can find Spotlight Andrew Alvarez in the Marketplace.

Spotlight Andrew Alvarez is a 99 overall Red Diamond card in MLB The Show 26.

Spotlight Andrew Alvarez currently has a Buy Now price of 6,111 stubs and a Sell Now price of 8,963 stubs on the Marketplace.

Spotlight Andrew Alvarez has 3 quirks: Road Warrior, Day Player, Break Outlier.

Spotlight Andrew Alvarez has a Meta Overall rating of 110.22, ranking #14 at SP. The Meta Overall factors in the current game meta and how effective the player is in actual gameplay.

ShowZone's live marketplace prices and True Overall + Meta Overall ratings give you the baseline — every card refreshes every minute. For deeper buy/sell signal, ShowZone Pro Diamond's Investment Intelligence tracks community buy/sell pressure on every card so you can see whether the broader community is loading up on Spotlight Andrew Alvarez or exiting. Pro Diamond also offers push price alerts so you can set a target buy price and get notified the moment Spotlight Andrew Alvarez hits it.
Data

Player Attributes

Detailed breakdown of Andrew Alvarez's in-game attributes.

0
Stuff107
H/9 vs R
121
H/9 vs L
111
K/9 vs R
112
K/9 vs L
97
Control
94
Clutch
125
Stamina
101
Fielding57
Ability
60
Arm53
Arm Acc
49
Slurve

#8 Ranked

94

32% usage

VEL
83 mph
BRK
99
4-Seam Fastball

#237 Ranked

77

28% usage

VEL
93 mph
BRK
77
Slider

#61 Ranked

88

21% usage

VEL
84 mph
BRK
91
Sinker

#34 Ranked

87

14% usage

VEL
92 mph
BRK
99
Circle Change

#70 Ranked

83

5% usage

VEL
86 mph
BRK
88
Market Data

Market Analysis

Real-time market data and historical price trends for Andrew Alvarez.

Best Buy

6,116

+89(+1.8%)

Best Sell

9,298

-497(-5.8%)

BEST TIME TO BUY

Som 13pm

-509(-8.7%)

Pro

Profit/Min

203

Potential

Profit

2,252

After Tax

Profit %

36.82

After Tax

Sales/Min

0.18

Average 24h

Trading Times

Optimal Flipping Times

This feature is currently in beta. Best times to buy and sell based on data from the last 30 days. Upgrade to Pro to unlock.

Best Time to Buy

Superday 12-14pm PT
-8.7% (509)
5,852 → 5,344
Alternatives
Superday 12-14pm PT-7.1%
Superday 12-14pm PT-6.1%

Best Time to Sell

Superday 12-14pm PT
+11.6% (1,035)
8,922 → 9,952
Alternatives
Superday 12-14pm PT+8.6%
Superday 12-14pm PT+6.7%
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Price History

Historical Price Data

OHLC candlestick and volume charts for Andrew Alvarez.

Attribute Boosts

Player Quirks

Andrew Alvarez has the following quirks that improve attributes in certain situations.

Road Warrior icon

Road Warrior

Performs better when playing on the road
Player will receive an attribute boost during away games. The exact attributes are unknown, but an increase is PCI size has been documented.
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Day Player icon

Day Player

Performs better when playing day games
Player will receive an attribute boost during day games. The exact attributes are unknown, but an increase is PCI size has been documented.
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Break Outlier icon

Break Outlier

Pitchers lose less break when tired
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Attribute Boosts

Eligible Captains

These captains can be used to boost this player's attributes.

Level:
Andre Dawson

Andre Dawson

Players from the Washington Nationals
Cards Required: 15
CON L+6
CON R+6
PWR L+6
PWR R+6
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Pedro Martinez

Pedro Martinez

Players from the Washington Nationals
Cards Required: 15
H/9 R+6
H/9 L+6
K/9 R+6
K/9 L+6
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Real Life

Player Background

Andrew Alvarez's real-life career history and accolades.

Full Name

Michael Andrew Alvarez

Birthplace

Anaheim, CA

MLB Debut

2026

Jersey Numbers

#54

Contract

Pre-Arb Eligible

Service Time

0.028 yrs

Draft History

Washington NationalsRd 122021

Education

Los Alamitos HS (Los Alamitos, CA)HS
California Polytechnic State UniversityCollege
San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo, CA)College

MLB Career

Washington Nationals2025-2026

Andrew Alvarez Stats — 2026 Season Pitching

GGSWLSVIPERERAWHIPK/9K/BB
2517261112.2433.431.309.12.24
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