Taijuan Walker
Taijuan Walker is a 34-year-old starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. He is a movement starting pitcher, ranked 4577th 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 81, Stick of 63, and Carry of 82, Taijuan Walker sits in the 87th percentile, 85th percentile, and 87th percentile in those areas. His 49 Edge lands in the 85th percentile and ranks 192nd among starting pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Taijuan Walker's 63 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 85th percentile and ranks 192nd among starting pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Taijuan Walker has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Philadelphia Phillies games. Taijuan Walker's 81 Skill sits in the 87th percentile and ranks 172nd among starting pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Cristopher Sánchez at 172, Jhoan Duran at 157, and Jesús Luzardo at 148. Taijuan Walker 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 34, Taijuan Walker 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 4553rd among starting pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Taijuan Walker is under control for one season at a $18 million annual salary, with about $18 million remaining. His 56 CE marks the contract as a substantial drag on his value, placing him in the 1st percentile and 4569th among starting pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Taijuan Walker's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His -20 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 1st percentile and ranks 4577th among starting pitchers. Taijuan Walker is deeply underwater as a trade asset and would likely require substantial salary relief or added value to move.