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Washington Nationals

Matt Waldron

SP/RPAge 29Arb4 Years Control

Matt Waldron is a 29-year-old hybrid pitcher for the Washington Nationals. He is a precision hybrid pitcher, ranked 35th in the league at the role.

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Edge69
Stick84
Skill84
Carry85
LI104
CE116
NTV+10
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Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 84, Stick of 84, and Carry of 85, Matt Waldron sits in the 88th percentile, 90th percentile, and 88th percentile in those areas. His 69 Edge lands in the 89th percentile and ranks 35th among hybrid pitchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Matt Waldron's 84 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 90th percentile and ranks 32nd among hybrid pitchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Matt Waldron has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Washington Nationals games. Matt Waldron's 84 Skill sits in the 88th percentile and ranks 43rd among hybrid 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. Matt Waldron has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 85.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 29, Matt Waldron carries a 104 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 93rd percentile and ranks 39th among hybrid pitchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Matt Waldron is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $3.2 million remaining. His 116 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 91st percentile and 34th among hybrid pitchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Matt Waldron's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +10 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 91st percentile and ranks 35th among hybrid pitchers. Matt Waldron carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.

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