Jake Bird
Jake Bird is a 30-year-old relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals. He is a movement relief pitcher, ranked 197th 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 78, Stick of 103, and Carry of 79, Jake Bird sits in the 86th percentile, 95th percentile, and 86th percentile in those areas. His 71 Edge lands in the 89th percentile and ranks 313th among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Jake Bird's 103 Stick suggests he is performing far below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 95th percentile and ranks 140th among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Jake Bird has performed very poorly, and his production has likely cost Washington Nationals games. Jake Bird's 78 Skill sits in the 86th percentile and ranks 477th among relief pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are James Wood at 144, CJ Abrams at 135, and Cade Cavalli at 117. Jake Bird has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 79.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 30, Jake Bird 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 98th among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Jake Bird is under control for 3 seasons at a $0.9 million annual salary, with about $2.7 million remaining. His 129 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 96th percentile and 160th 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 +5 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 81st percentile and ranks 197th among relief pitchers. Jake Bird has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.