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Chicago White Sox

Anthony Kay

SPAge 31Under Contract4 Years Control

Anthony Kay is a 31-year-old starting pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. He is a movement starting pitcher, ranked 126th in the league at the role.

Velo57Movement63Command43Length66Supp19Arsenal5910510697669797
Edge105
Stick97
Skill108
Carry104
LI107
CE124
NTV+22
6080100120140160202697Career StickYear-over-year underlying-skill trend
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Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 108, Stick of 97, and Carry of 104, Anthony Kay sits in the 97th percentile, 94th percentile, and 97th percentile in those areas. His 105 Edge lands in the 96th percentile and ranks 82nd among starting pitchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Anthony Kay's 97 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 94th percentile and ranks 97th among starting pitchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Anthony Kay has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Chicago White Sox games. Anthony Kay's 108 Skill sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 63rd among starting pitchers.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Sean Newcomb at 157, Miguel Vargas at 152, and Grant Taylor at 152. Anthony Kay has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 104.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 31, Anthony Kay carries a 107 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 95th percentile and ranks 104th among starting pitchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Anthony Kay is under control for 4 seasons at a $6 million annual salary, with about $24 million remaining. His 124 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 95th percentile and 98th among starting pitchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Anthony Kay's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +22 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 126th among starting pitchers. Anthony Kay carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.

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