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Houston Astros

Cristian Javier

SP/RPAge 29Under Contract2 Years Control

Cristian Javier is a 29-year-old hybrid pitcher for the Houston Astros. He is a movement hybrid pitcher, ranked 57th in the league at the role.

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Edge66
Stick80
Skill84
Carry85
LI108
CE84
NTV-2
6080100120140160202484202591202680Career StickYear-over-year underlying-skill trend
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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 80, and Carry of 85, Cristian Javier sits in the 88th percentile, 88th percentile, and 88th percentile in those areas. His 66 Edge lands in the 88th percentile and ranks 41st among hybrid pitchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Cristian Javier's 80 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 88th percentile and ranks 36th among hybrid pitchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Cristian Javier has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Houston Astros games. Cristian Javier's 84 Skill sits in the 88th percentile and ranks 40th among hybrid pitchers.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Yordan Alvarez at 174, Josh Hader at 147, and Steven Okert at 144. Cristian Javier 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, Cristian Javier carries a 108 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 96th percentile and ranks 22nd among hybrid pitchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Cristian Javier is under control for 2 seasons at a $12.8 million annual salary, with about $42.8 million remaining. His 84 CE suggests the salary is running ahead of the expected return, placing him in the 1st percentile and 59th among hybrid pitchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Cristian Javier's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His -2 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 8th percentile and ranks 57th among hybrid pitchers. Cristian Javier carries negative value, so a trade may require salary relief, a smaller return, or another asset.

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