Craig Kimbrel
Craig Kimbrel is a 38-year-old relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. He is a movement relief pitcher with a deep arsenal, ranked 192nd 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 100, and Carry of 98, Craig Kimbrel sits in the 95th percentile, 94th percentile, and 95th percentile in those areas. His 93 Edge lands in the 95th percentile and ranks 145th among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Craig Kimbrel's 100 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 94th percentile and ranks 154th among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Craig Kimbrel has performed around the middle of the league, without strongly pushing the club toward winning or losing Kansas City Royals games. Craig Kimbrel's 98 Skill sits in the 95th percentile and ranks 169th among relief pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Bobby Witt Jr. at 153, Jac Caglianone at 131, and Michael Wacha at 122. Craig Kimbrel has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 98.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 38, Craig Kimbrel carries a 90 LI, which points to a shorter or less certain window due to role, age, or pitching risk. That places him in the 38th percentile and ranks 482nd among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Craig Kimbrel is under control for one season at a $2.5 million annual salary, with about $2.5 million remaining. His 131 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 97th percentile and 133rd among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Craig Kimbrel's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +5 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 81st percentile and ranks 192nd among relief pitchers. Craig Kimbrel has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.