Foster Griffin
Foster Griffin is a 31-year-old starting pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians. He is a movement starting pitcher, ranked 91st 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 129, Stick of 104, and Carry of 128, Foster Griffin sits in the 99th percentile, 96th percentile, and 99th percentile in those areas. His 139 Edge lands in the 99th percentile and ranks 30th among starting pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Foster Griffin's 104 Stick suggests he is vastly outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 96th percentile and ranks 79th among starting pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Foster Griffin has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Cleveland Guardians games. Foster Griffin's 129 Skill sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 15th among starting pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Parker Messick at 147, Steven Kwan at 142, and Cade Smith at 136. Foster Griffin 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, Foster Griffin carries a 108 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 96th percentile and ranks 91st among starting pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Foster Griffin is under control for one season at a $5.5 million annual salary, with about $5.5 million remaining. His 143 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 99th percentile and 21st among starting pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Foster Griffin's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +28 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 91st among starting pitchers. Foster Griffin carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.