Trent Thornton
Trent Thornton is a 32-year-old relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. He is a movement relief pitcher, ranked 165th 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 114, Stick of 97, and Carry of 111, Trent Thornton sits in the 98th percentile, 94th percentile, and 98th percentile in those areas. His 108 Edge lands in the 97th percentile and ranks 96th among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Trent Thornton's 97 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 94th percentile and ranks 187th among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Trent Thornton has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Chicago Cubs games. Trent Thornton's 114 Skill sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 68th among relief pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Pete Crow-Armstrong at 175, Alex Bregman at 141, and Seiya Suzuki at 140. Trent Thornton has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 111.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 32, Trent Thornton 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 282nd among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Trent Thornton is under control for one season at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $0.8 million remaining. His 134 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 97th percentile and 114th among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Trent Thornton's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +7 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 87th percentile and ranks 165th among relief pitchers. Trent Thornton has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.