Paul Blackburn
Paul Blackburn is a 32-year-old relief pitcher for the New York Yankees. He is a movement relief pitcher, ranked 50th 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 155, Stick of 117, and Carry of 154, Paul Blackburn sits in the 100th percentile, 98th percentile, and 100th percentile in those areas. His 172 Edge lands in the 100th percentile and ranks 10th among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Paul Blackburn's 117 Stick suggests he is vastly outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 63rd among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Paul Blackburn has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win New York Yankees games. Paul Blackburn's 155 Skill sits in the 100th percentile and ranks 6th among relief pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Cam Schlittler at 153, Brent Headrick at 152, and Cody Bellinger at 140. Paul Blackburn has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 154.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 32, Paul Blackburn carries a 100 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 48th percentile and ranks 257th among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Paul Blackburn is under control for one season at a $2 million annual salary, with about $2 million remaining. His 144 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 100th percentile and 10th among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Paul Blackburn's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +14 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 94th percentile and ranks 50th among relief pitchers. Paul Blackburn carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.