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Caleb Thielbar

RPAge 39Under Contract1 Years Control

Caleb Thielbar is a 39-year-old relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. He is a precision relief pitcher, ranked 278th in the league at the role.

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Edge66
Stick91
Skill81
Carry82
LI95
CE121
NTV+3
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Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 81, Stick of 91, and Carry of 82, Caleb Thielbar sits in the 87th percentile, 92nd percentile, and 87th percentile in those areas. His 66 Edge lands in the 88th percentile and ranks 378th among relief pitchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Caleb Thielbar's 91 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 92nd percentile and ranks 213th among relief pitchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Caleb Thielbar has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Chicago Cubs games. Caleb Thielbar's 81 Skill sits in the 87th percentile and ranks 450th among relief pitchers.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Pete Crow-Armstrong at 175, Alex Bregman at 141, and Seiya Suzuki at 140. Caleb Thielbar has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 82.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 39, Caleb Thielbar 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 368th among relief pitchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Caleb Thielbar is under control for one season at a $4.5 million annual salary, with about $4.5 million remaining. His 121 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 94th percentile and 276th among relief pitchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Caleb Thielbar's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +3 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 72nd percentile and ranks 278th among relief pitchers. Caleb Thielbar has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.

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