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Pittsburgh Pirates

Luke Weaver

RPAge 33Under Contract2 Years Control

Luke Weaver is a 33-year-old relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is a power relief pitcher with good contact suppression, ranked 27th in the league at the role.

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Edge156
Stick125
Skill136
Carry137
LI105
CE140
NTV+17
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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 136, Stick of 125, and Carry of 137, Luke Weaver sits in the 99th percentile, 99th percentile, and 99th percentile in those areas. His 156 Edge lands in the 99th percentile and ranks 23rd among relief pitchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Luke Weaver's 125 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 36th among relief pitchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Luke Weaver has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Pittsburgh Pirates games. Luke Weaver's 136 Skill sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 23rd among relief pitchers.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Yohan Ramírez at 139, Brandon Lowe at 135, and Bryan Reynolds at 132. Luke Weaver has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 137.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 33, Luke Weaver carries a 105 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 94th percentile and ranks 126th among relief pitchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Luke Weaver is under control for 2 seasons at a $11 million annual salary, with about $22 million remaining. His 140 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 98th percentile and 63rd among relief pitchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Luke Weaver's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +17 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 95th percentile and ranks 27th among relief pitchers. Luke Weaver carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.

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