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Kansas City Royals

Daniel Lynch IV

RPAge 29Arb3 Years Control

Daniel Lynch IV is a 29-year-old relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. He is a power relief pitcher, ranked 61st in the league at the role.

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Edge121
Stick105
Skill118
Carry120
LI106
CE131
NTV+12
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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 118, Stick of 105, and Carry of 120, Daniel Lynch IV sits in the 98th percentile, 96th percentile, and 98th percentile in those areas. His 121 Edge lands in the 98th percentile and ranks 63rd among relief pitchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Daniel Lynch IV's 105 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 96th percentile and ranks 118th among relief pitchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Daniel Lynch IV has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Kansas City Royals games. Daniel Lynch IV's 118 Skill sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 54th 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. Daniel Lynch IV has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 120.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 29, Daniel Lynch IV carries a 106 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 95th percentile and ranks 95th among relief pitchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Daniel Lynch IV is under control for 3 seasons at a $1 million annual salary, with about $3.1 million remaining. His 131 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 97th percentile and 134th among relief pitchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Daniel Lynch IV's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +12 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 93rd percentile and ranks 61st among relief pitchers. Daniel Lynch IV carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.

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