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Tampa Bay Rays

Bryan Baker

RPAge 31Arb3 Years Control

Bryan Baker is a 31-year-old relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. He is a power relief pitcher with good contact suppression, ranked 20th in the league at the role.

Velo86Movement58Command85Length40Supp85Arsenal471141051054010996
Edge171
Stick128
Skill147
Carry147
LI106
CE142
NTV+18
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Velo86Movement58Command85Length40Supp85Arsenal4711410510540109966 Tools

Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 147, Stick of 128, and Carry of 147, Bryan Baker sits in the 100th percentile, 99th percentile, and 100th percentile in those areas. His 171 Edge lands in the 100th percentile and ranks 11th among relief pitchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Bryan Baker's 128 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 27th among relief pitchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Bryan Baker has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Tampa Bay Rays games. Bryan Baker's 147 Skill sits in the 100th percentile and ranks 9th among relief pitchers.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Junior Caminero at 148, Kevin Kelly at 144, and Liam Hicks at 133. Bryan Baker has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 147.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 31, Bryan Baker carries a 106 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 95th percentile and ranks 90th among relief pitchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Bryan Baker is under control for 3 seasons at a $1.3 million annual salary, with about $3.8 million remaining. His 142 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 99th percentile and 22nd among relief pitchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Bryan Baker's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +18 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 96th percentile and ranks 20th among relief pitchers. Bryan Baker carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.

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