Justin Topa
Justin Topa is a 35-year-old relief pitcher for the New York Yankees. He is a movement relief pitcher, ranked 550th 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 83, Stick of 72, and Carry of 84, Justin Topa sits in the 88th percentile, 86th percentile, and 88th percentile in those areas. His 56 Edge lands in the 86th percentile and ranks 469th among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Justin Topa's 72 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 86th percentile and ranks 470th among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Justin Topa has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost New York Yankees games. Justin Topa's 83 Skill sits in the 88th percentile and ranks 437th among relief pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Paul Blackburn at 155, Cam Schlittler at 153, and Brent Headrick at 152. Justin Topa 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 35, Justin Topa carries a 89 LI, which points to a shorter or less certain window due to role, age, or pitching risk. That places him in the 38th percentile and ranks 502nd among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Justin Topa is under control for one season at a $1.2 million annual salary, with about $1.2 million remaining. His 115 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 91st percentile and 383rd among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Justin Topa's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His -4 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 4th percentile and ranks 550th among relief pitchers. Justin Topa carries negative value, so a trade may require salary relief, a smaller return, or another asset.