Michael King
Michael King is a 31-year-old starting pitcher for the San Diego Padres. He is a movement starting pitcher with a deep arsenal, ranked 38th 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 127, Stick of 111, and Carry of 128, Michael King sits in the 99th percentile, 97th percentile, and 99th percentile in those areas. His 143 Edge lands in the 99th percentile and ranks 24th among starting pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Michael King's 111 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 97th percentile and ranks 55th among starting pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Michael King has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win San Diego Padres games. Michael King's 127 Skill sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 20th among starting pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Mason Miller at 170, Adrian Morejon at 139, and Fernando Tatis Jr. at 132. Michael King has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 128.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 31, Michael King 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 113th among starting pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Michael King is under control for 3 seasons at a $25 million annual salary, with about $75 million remaining. His 125 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 95th percentile and 95th among starting pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Michael King's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +46 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 38th among starting pitchers. Michael King is a major trade asset with enough value to anchor a significant deal.