Michael Wacha
Michael Wacha is a 35-year-old starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. He is a movement starting pitcher with a deep arsenal, ranked 39th 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 122, Stick of 104, and Carry of 125, Michael Wacha sits in the 99th percentile, 96th percentile, and 99th percentile in those areas. His 133 Edge lands in the 98th percentile and ranks 41st among starting pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Michael Wacha's 104 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 96th percentile and ranks 80th among starting pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Michael Wacha has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Kansas City Royals games. Michael Wacha's 122 Skill sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 31st among starting pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Bobby Witt Jr. at 153, Jac Caglianone at 131, and Daniel Lynch IV at 118. Michael Wacha has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 125.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 35, Michael Wacha 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 141st among starting pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Michael Wacha is under control for 2 seasons at a $17 million annual salary, with about $34 million remaining. His 135 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 97th percentile and 62nd among starting pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Michael Wacha's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +45 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 39th among starting pitchers. Michael Wacha is a major trade asset with enough value to anchor a significant deal.