Stephen Kolek
Stephen Kolek is a 29-year-old starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. He is a power starting pitcher, ranked 206th 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 90, Stick of 91, and Carry of 90, Stephen Kolek sits in the 91st percentile, 92nd percentile, and 91st percentile in those areas. His 81 Edge lands in the 92nd percentile and ranks 123rd among starting pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Stephen Kolek's 91 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 92nd percentile and ranks 122nd among starting pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Stephen Kolek has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Kansas City Royals games. Stephen Kolek's 90 Skill sits in the 91st percentile and ranks 129th among starting 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. Stephen Kolek has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 90.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 29, Stephen Kolek carries a 111 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 97th percentile and ranks 56th among starting pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Stephen Kolek is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $3.2 million remaining. His 119 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 93rd percentile and 135th among starting pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Stephen Kolek's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +13 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 93rd percentile and ranks 206th among starting pitchers. Stephen Kolek carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.