Cole Ragans
Cole Ragans is a 28-year-old starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. He is a movement starting pitcher, ranked 156th 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 103, Stick of 87, and Carry of 103, Cole Ragans sits in the 96th percentile, 91st percentile, and 96th percentile in those areas. His 94 Edge lands in the 95th percentile and ranks 101st among starting pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Cole Ragans' 87 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 91st percentile and ranks 126th among starting pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Cole Ragans has performed around the middle of the league, without strongly pushing the club toward winning or losing Kansas City Royals games. Cole Ragans' 103 Skill sits in the 96th percentile and ranks 80th 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. Cole Ragans has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 103.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 28, Cole Ragans 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 118th among starting pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Cole Ragans is under control for 3 seasons at a $4.4 million annual salary, with about $13.3 million remaining. His 116 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 91st percentile and 145th among starting pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Cole Ragans's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +18 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 96th percentile and ranks 156th among starting pitchers. Cole Ragans carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.