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Chicago Cubs

Clay Holmes

SPAge 33Under Contract2 Years Control

Clay Holmes is a 33-year-old starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. He is a movement starting pitcher, ranked 74th in the league at the role.

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Edge123
Stick104
Skill117
Carry114
LI102
CE136
NTV+32
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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 117, Stick of 104, and Carry of 114, Clay Holmes sits in the 98th percentile, 96th percentile, and 98th percentile in those areas. His 123 Edge lands in the 98th percentile and ranks 48th among starting pitchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Clay Holmes' 104 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 96th percentile and ranks 77th among starting pitchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Clay Holmes has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Chicago Cubs games. Clay Holmes' 117 Skill sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 39th among starting 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. Clay Holmes has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 114.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 33, Clay Holmes carries a 102 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 54th percentile and ranks 3612th among starting pitchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Clay Holmes is under control for 2 seasons at a $12.7 million annual salary, with about $25.3 million remaining. His 136 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 98th percentile and 60th among starting pitchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Clay Holmes's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +32 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 74th among starting pitchers. Clay Holmes carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.

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