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Chicago Cubs

Javier Assad

SP/RPAge 29Arb3 Years Control

Javier Assad is a 29-year-old hybrid pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. He is a movement hybrid pitcher, ranked 12th in the league at the role.

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Edge95
Stick91
Skill102
Carry100
LI109
CE121
NTV+25
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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 102, Stick of 91, and Carry of 100, Javier Assad sits in the 96th percentile, 92nd percentile, and 96th percentile in those areas. His 95 Edge lands in the 95th percentile and ranks 9th among hybrid pitchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Javier Assad's 91 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 92nd percentile and ranks 21st among hybrid pitchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Javier Assad has performed around the middle of the league, without strongly pushing the club toward winning or losing Chicago Cubs games. Javier Assad's 102 Skill sits in the 96th percentile and ranks 5th among hybrid 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. Javier Assad has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 100.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 29, Javier Assad carries a 109 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 97th percentile and ranks 16th among hybrid pitchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Javier Assad is under control for 3 seasons at a $1.8 million annual salary, with about $5.4 million remaining. His 121 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 94th percentile and 26th among hybrid pitchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Javier Assad's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +25 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 12th among hybrid pitchers. Javier Assad carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.

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