Fernando Cruz
Fernando Cruz is a 36-year-old relief pitcher for the New York Yankees. He is a power relief pitcher with elite contact suppression, ranked 91st 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 118, Stick of 128, and Carry of 113, Fernando Cruz sits in the 98th percentile, 99th percentile, and 98th percentile in those areas. His 133 Edge lands in the 98th percentile and ranks 45th among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Fernando Cruz's 128 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 31st among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Fernando Cruz has performed well, and his production has likely helped win New York Yankees games. Fernando Cruz's 118 Skill sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 55th among relief pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Paul Blackburn at 155, Cam Schlittler at 153, and Brent Headrick at 152. Fernando Cruz has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 113.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 36, Fernando Cruz carries a 95 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 40th percentile and ranks 373rd among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Fernando Cruz is under control for 3 seasons at a $1.5 million annual salary, with about $4.4 million remaining. His 139 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 98th percentile and 72nd among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Fernando Cruz's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +10 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 91st percentile and ranks 91st among relief pitchers. Fernando Cruz carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.