Michael Rucker
Michael Rucker is a 32-year-old relief pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. He is a movement relief pitcher with a deep arsenal, ranked 341st 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 73, Stick of 97, and Carry of 74, Michael Rucker sits in the 86th percentile, 94th percentile, and 86th percentile in those areas. His 61 Edge lands in the 87th percentile and ranks 428th among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Michael Rucker's 97 Stick suggests he is performing far below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 94th percentile and ranks 181st among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Michael Rucker has performed very poorly, and his production has likely cost Seattle Mariners games. Michael Rucker's 73 Skill sits in the 86th percentile and ranks 495th among relief pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Randy Arozarena at 145, Cole Young at 139, and Logan Gilbert at 126. Michael Rucker has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 74.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 32, Michael Rucker 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 128th among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Michael Rucker is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.5 million annual salary, with about $1.9 million remaining. His 122 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 94th percentile and 266th among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Michael Rucker'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 341st among relief pitchers. Michael Rucker has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.