Burch Smith
Burch Smith is a 36-year-old relief pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. He is a movement relief pitcher, ranked 438th 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 86, Stick of 91, and Carry of 87, Burch Smith sits in the 89th percentile, 92nd percentile, and 89th percentile in those areas. His 72 Edge lands in the 89th percentile and ranks 305th among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Burch Smith's 91 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 92nd percentile and ranks 212th among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Burch Smith has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Detroit Tigers games. Burch Smith's 86 Skill sits in the 89th percentile and ranks 384th among relief pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Dillon Dingler at 157, Kevin McGonigle at 149, and Troy Melton at 133. Burch Smith has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 87.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 36, Burch Smith carries a 94 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 407th among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Burch Smith is under control for one season at a $1.3 million annual salary, with about $1.3 million remaining. His 128 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 96th percentile and 171st among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Burch Smith's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +1 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 61st percentile and ranks 438th among relief pitchers. Burch Smith has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.