Nick Martinez
Nick Martinez is a 36-year-old starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. He is a precision starting pitcher, ranked 35th 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 129, Stick of 97, and Carry of 127, Nick Martinez sits in the 99th percentile, 94th percentile, and 99th percentile in those areas. His 133 Edge lands in the 98th percentile and ranks 42nd among starting pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Nick Martinez's 97 Stick suggests he is vastly outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 94th percentile and ranks 103rd among starting pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Nick Martinez has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Tampa Bay Rays games. Nick Martinez's 129 Skill sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 16th among starting pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Junior Caminero at 148, Bryan Baker at 147, and Kevin Kelly at 144. Nick Martinez has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 127.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 36, Nick Martinez 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 3615th among starting pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Nick Martinez is under control for one season at a $13 million annual salary, with about $13 million remaining. His 142 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 99th percentile and 26th among starting pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Nick Martinez's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +47 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 35th among starting pitchers. Nick Martinez is a major trade asset with enough value to anchor a significant deal.