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Kansas City Royals

Jose Cuas

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Jose Cuas is a 32-year-old relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. He is a movement relief pitcher, ranked 319th in the league at the role.

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Edge65
Stick86
Skill83
Carry84
LI97
CE116
NTV+3
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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 83, Stick of 86, and Carry of 84, Jose Cuas sits in the 88th percentile, 90th percentile, and 88th percentile in those areas. His 65 Edge lands in the 87th percentile and ranks 399th among relief pitchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Jose Cuas' 86 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 90th percentile and ranks 270th among relief pitchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Jose Cuas has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Kansas City Royals games. Jose Cuas' 83 Skill sits in the 88th percentile and ranks 434th among relief 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 Michael Wacha at 122. Jose Cuas has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 84.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 32, Jose Cuas carries a 97 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 41st percentile and ranks 328th among relief pitchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Jose Cuas is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.4 million annual salary, with about $1.5 million remaining. His 116 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 91st percentile and 363rd among relief pitchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Jose Cuas's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +3 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 72nd percentile and ranks 319th among relief pitchers. Jose Cuas has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.

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