Alex Lange
Alex Lange is a 30-year-old relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. He is a power relief pitcher, ranked 389th 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 65, Stick of 86, and Carry of 67, Alex Lange sits in the 85th percentile, 90th percentile, and 85th percentile in those areas. His 44 Edge lands in the 85th percentile and ranks 497th among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Alex Lange's 86 Stick suggests he is performing far below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 90th percentile and ranks 249th among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Alex Lange has performed very poorly, and his production has likely cost Kansas City Royals games. Alex Lange's 65 Skill sits in the 85th percentile and ranks 506th among relief pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Bobby Witt Jr. at 153, Jac Caglianone at 131, and Michael Wacha at 122. Alex Lange has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 67.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 30, Alex Lange carries a 99 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 43rd percentile and ranks 261st among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Alex Lange is under control for 3 seasons at a $0.9 million annual salary, with about $2.7 million remaining. His 120 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 93rd percentile and 287th among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Alex Lange's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +2 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 68th percentile and ranks 389th among relief pitchers. Alex Lange has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.