Kirby Yates
Kirby Yates is a 39-year-old relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is a movement relief pitcher, ranked 126th in the league at the role.
Edge Profile
Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 98, Stick of 114, and Carry of 97, Kirby Yates sits in the 95th percentile, 98th percentile, and 95th percentile in those areas. His 102 Edge lands in the 96th percentile and ranks 115th among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Kirby Yates' 114 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 73rd among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Kirby Yates has performed around the middle of the league, without strongly pushing the club toward winning or losing Pittsburgh Pirates games. Kirby Yates' 98 Skill sits in the 95th percentile and ranks 173rd among relief pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Yohan Ramírez at 139, Luke Weaver at 136, and Brandon Lowe at 135. Kirby Yates has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 97.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 39, Kirby Yates carries a 92 LI, which points to a shorter or less certain window due to role, age, or pitching risk. That places him in the 39th percentile and ranks 467th among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Kirby Yates is under control for one season at a $5 million annual salary, with about $5 million remaining. His 134 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 97th percentile and 112th among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Kirby Yates's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +8 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 89th percentile and ranks 126th among relief pitchers. Kirby Yates has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.