Lucas Erceg
Lucas Erceg is a 31-year-old relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. He is a power relief pitcher, ranked 414th 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 59, Stick of 86, and Carry of 61, Lucas Erceg sits in the 85th percentile, 90th percentile, and 85th percentile in those areas. His 37 Edge lands in the 85th percentile and ranks 506th among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Lucas Erceg's 86 Stick suggests he is performing far below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 90th percentile and ranks 275th among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Lucas Erceg has performed very poorly, and his production has likely cost Kansas City Royals games. Lucas Erceg's 59 Skill sits in the 85th percentile and ranks 512th 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. Lucas Erceg has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 61.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 31, Lucas Erceg 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 488th among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Lucas Erceg is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $3.2 million remaining. His 117 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 92nd percentile and 342nd among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Lucas Erceg'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 68th percentile and ranks 414th among relief pitchers. Lucas Erceg has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.