Richard Lovelady
Richard Lovelady is a 31-year-old relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals. He is a power relief pitcher, ranked 351st 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 92, Stick of 83, and Carry of 92, Richard Lovelady sits in the 92nd percentile, 89th percentile, and 92nd percentile in those areas. His 74 Edge lands in the 90th percentile and ranks 287th among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Richard Lovelady's 83 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 89th percentile and ranks 312th among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Richard Lovelady has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Washington Nationals games. Richard Lovelady's 92 Skill sits in the 92nd percentile and ranks 273rd among relief 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. Richard Lovelady has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 92.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 31, Richard Lovelady carries a 90 LI, which points to a shorter or less certain window due to role, age, or pitching risk. That places him in the 38th percentile and ranks 491st among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Richard Lovelady is under control for 3 seasons at a $1 million annual salary, with about $3 million remaining. His 117 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 92nd percentile and 346th among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Richard Lovelady's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +3 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 72nd percentile and ranks 351st among relief pitchers. Richard Lovelady has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.