Lance McCullers Jr.
Lance McCullers Jr. is a 32-year-old starting pitcher for the Houston Astros. He is a movement starting pitcher, ranked 4576th 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 87, and Carry of 74, Lance McCullers Jr. sits in the 86th percentile, 91st percentile, and 86th percentile in those areas. His 57 Edge lands in the 86th percentile and ranks 182nd among starting pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Lance McCullers Jr.'s 87 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 91st percentile and ranks 127th among starting pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Lance McCullers Jr. has performed very poorly, and his production has likely cost Houston Astros games. Lance McCullers Jr.'s 73 Skill sits in the 86th percentile and ranks 190th among starting pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Yordan Alvarez at 174, Josh Hader at 147, and Steven Okert at 144. Lance McCullers Jr. 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, Lance McCullers Jr. carries a 99 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 43rd percentile and ranks 4472nd among starting pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Lance McCullers Jr. is under control for one season at a $17 million annual salary, with about $17.7 million remaining. His 73 CE marks the contract as a substantial drag on his value, placing him in the 1st percentile and 4559th among starting pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Lance McCullers Jr.'s value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His -16 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 1st percentile and ranks 4576th among starting pitchers. Lance McCullers Jr. carries negative value, so a trade may require salary relief, a smaller return, or another asset.