Dustin May's 99 OVR New Threads card is getting plenty of attention in Diamond Dynasty, and it is easy to see why. He is not just another pitcher with a big overall number. His 99 Velocity and 99 Break give him a useful starting point, while the five-pitch mix keeps hitters from settling into one timing pattern. If you are building a competitive rotation and planning how to spend your MLB 26 stubs, May is a card worth studying before you make room for someone else.

The Numbers Behind the Card

The headline ratings are strong, but the details matter more. May owns 113 H/9 against right-handed hitters and 101 H/9 against left-handed hitters. His 104 K/9 gives strikeout attempts some extra bite, while 103 Pitching Clutch helps when traffic builds on the bases. His 88 Control is good rather than flawless. You will still need to make clean inputs, especially when trying to paint the corners.

Rating Value Practical effect
Velocity 99 Creates late timing pressure.
Break 99 Sharpens movement differences.
H/9 vs right-handed hitters 113 Reduces quality contact potential.
H/9 vs left-handed hitters 101 Keeps the matchup useful.
K/9 104 Supports strikeout situations.
Stamina 92 Allows longer outings.

How His Arsenal Plays In Game

You will quickly notice that May works best when you change the hitter's eye level. His four-seam fastball can reach about 98 mph, with the sinker near 95, the cutter around 93, the circle change close to 88, and the sweeper near 83. Do not throw the same pitch in the same area twice in a row unless the count calls for it. A simple plan looks like this.

Show the four-seamer up or start with a properly placed sinker.
Use the sinker or sweeper below the hitter's normal swing path.
Bring in the cutter when the opponent begins sitting on the main fastball.
Save the sweeper for chase situations, especially with two strikes.
Use the changeup when the hitter is clearly waiting for speed.

Where May Fits Among Top Starters

Paul Skenes, Garrett Crochet, Shohei Ohtani, Tarik Skubal, and Zack Wheeler all offer their own strengths. May feels different because he does not depend on one standout pitch. His hard offerings have enough separation to create hesitation, and the slower pitches give patient hitters another problem to solve. That variety matters late in a game, when a familiar attack becomes easier to read. May is also more than a right-handed specialist. The 101 H/9 against lefties gives him a fair chance to stay in tough lineups.

Should You Use Him?

May suits players who like mixing speeds and watching how an opponent reacts. He is less comfortable for anyone who wants to repeat one safe pitch all game. Missed locations can still get punished, and his fielding and speed are not reasons to select him. The value comes from his mound profile. When you sequence with purpose, May can turn each at-bat into a timing test, which is why many players may consider him before they buy MLB 26 stubs for another rotation upgrade.

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