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Tampa Bay Rays

Steven Matz

SP/RPAge 35Under Contract2 Years Control

Steven Matz is a 35-year-old hybrid pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. He is a movement hybrid pitcher with a deep arsenal, ranked 58th in the league at the role.

Velo43Movement79Command43Length33Supp19Arsenal82102110973397107
Edge52
Stick77
Skill75
Carry76
LI103
CE96
NTV-2
60801001201401602024772025104202677Career StickYear-over-year underlying-skill trend
Velo43Movement79Command43Length33Supp19Arsenal821021109733971076 Tools

Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 75, Stick of 77, and Carry of 76, Steven Matz sits in the 86th percentile, 87th percentile, and 86th percentile in those areas. His 52 Edge lands in the 86th percentile and ranks 57th among hybrid pitchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Steven Matz's 77 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 87th percentile and ranks 51st among hybrid pitchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Steven Matz has performed very poorly, and his production has likely cost Tampa Bay Rays games. Steven Matz's 75 Skill sits in the 86th percentile and ranks 55th among hybrid pitchers.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Junior Caminero at 148, Bryan Baker at 147, and Kevin Kelly at 144. Steven Matz has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 76.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 35, Steven Matz carries a 103 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 74th percentile and ranks 41st among hybrid pitchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Steven Matz is under control for 2 seasons at a $7.5 million annual salary, with about $15 million remaining. His 96 CE is close to a fair exchange between salary and production, placing him in the 2nd percentile and 56th among hybrid pitchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Steven Matz's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His -2 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 8th percentile and ranks 58th among hybrid pitchers. Steven Matz carries negative value, so a trade may require salary relief, a smaller return, or another asset.

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