Ben Bowden
Ben Bowden is a 31-year-old relief pitcher for the Athletics. He is a power relief pitcher, ranked 511th 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 91, Stick of 75, and Carry of 91, Ben Bowden sits in the 92nd percentile, 87th percentile, and 92nd percentile in those areas. His 67 Edge lands in the 89th percentile and ranks 350th among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Ben Bowden's 75 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 87th percentile and ranks 397th among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Ben Bowden has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Athletics games. Ben Bowden's 91 Skill sits in the 92nd percentile and ranks 262nd among relief pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Shea Langeliers at 155, Nick Kurtz at 140, and J.T. Ginn at 125. Ben Bowden has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 91.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 31, Ben Bowden carries a 85 LI, which points to a shorter or less certain window due to role, age, or pitching risk. That places him in the 27th percentile and ranks 526th among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Ben Bowden is under control for less than one season at a minimal salary commitment annual salary, with about minimal salary commitment remaining. His 100 CE is close to a fair exchange between salary and production, placing him in the 45th percentile and 449th among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Ben Bowden'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 1st percentile and ranks 511th among relief pitchers. Ben Bowden carries negative value, so a trade may require salary relief, a smaller return, or another asset.