Player Value Labs
Washington Nationals

Jake Bird

RPAge 30Pre-arb2 Years Control

Jake Bird is a 30-year-old relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals. He is a precision relief pitcher, ranked 2083rd in the league at the role.

Velo50Movement28Command68*Length42*Supp33*Arsenal4910096106*42*98*99
Edge80
Stick105
Perf83
Carry87
LI97
CE115
NTV+3*

About these ratings

Tool ratings combine recorded performance with statistical estimates. Speed, arm, and fielding include outcome-based estimates rather than direct physical measurements.

Limited MLB evidence: 85.6% MLB and 14.4% level-adjusted minor-league estimate.

Minor-league valuation uses season-decayed historical statistics because the current-season sample is limited.

Minor-league estimate: 23.8% observed statistical weight and 76.2% historical peer baseline; individual tools use their own sample weights.

* On NTV, this indicates estimated or unverified inputs. CE uses an asterisk only when current contract information is unavailable.

CE uses the best available contract information, including partial terms, estimated salaries, and projected team control. CE shows an asterisk only when current contract information is unavailable; free agents without a current agreement use 100*.

2026 win contribution

0.62 Player Wins · 0.81 expected from replacement · -0.19 wins above replacement

Includes contributions to every team played for in 2026. Perf expresses wins above replacement on a scale where 100 is average. How the win totals reconcile

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Velo50Movement28Command68*Length42*Supp33*Arsenal4910096106*42*98*996 Tools

Six-tool graphs show percentiles from available performance evidence. Speed uses baserunning outcomes; Arm uses position-adjusted throwing outcomes. Movement describes tracked pitch movement within pitch type. Minor-league comparisons account for competition level; unavailable measurements display MD.

Edge Profile

Edge combines Perf, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Perf of 83, Stick of 105, and Carry of 87, Jake Bird sits in the 26th percentile, 77th percentile, and 27th percentile in those areas. His 80 Edge lands in the 45th percentile and ranks 263rd among relief pitchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Jake Bird's 105 Stick suggests he is performing far below what his underlying profile supports. It also places him in the 77th percentile and ranks 165th among relief pitchers.

Perf Profile

Perf measures season wins above replacement after allocating each team's actual wins to its players. It includes Jake Bird's contributions to every team he played for. His 83 Perf is below average on a scale where 100 is average and 20 points is one standard deviation. It sits in the 26th percentile and ranks 391st among relief pitchers.

Carry Profile

Carry places Perf in the context of the roster around a player and includes a bounded clutch adjustment for offense, pitching, and defense when available. Close games and later innings earn more weight, and difficult defensive plays receive their own credit. His clutch runs are offense +0.0, pitching -1.4, defense +0.0. The strongest rated teammates are CJ Abrams at 144, James Wood at 137, and Jacob Young at 125. Jake Bird has contributed about as much as his own Perf suggests, resulting in a Carry of 87.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 30, Jake Bird carries a 97 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 3rd percentile and ranks 3212th among relief pitchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. The model uses a 2 seasons control horizon, $0.8 million average annual value, and about $0.8 million in contract-scenario costs for Jake Bird. Options and arbitration can make those years or costs conditional; manual contract inputs may lag new agreements. His 115 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 90th percentile and 223rd among relief pitchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Jake Bird's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +3* NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 30th percentile and ranks 2083rd among relief pitchers. Jake Bird has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.

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