Cade Smith
Cade Smith is a 27-year-old relief pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians. He is a power relief pitcher with good command and good contact suppression, ranked 12th 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 136, Stick of 128, and Carry of 135, Cade Smith sits in the 99th percentile, 99th percentile, and 99th percentile in those areas. His 157 Edge lands in the 99th percentile and ranks 21st among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Cade Smith's 128 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 28th among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Cade Smith has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Cleveland Guardians games. Cade Smith's 136 Skill sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 21st among relief pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Parker Messick at 147, Steven Kwan at 142, and Colin Holderman at 133. Cade Smith has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 135.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 27, Cade Smith carries a 112 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 26th among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Cade Smith is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $3.3 million remaining. His 141 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 99th percentile and 34th among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Cade Smith's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +20 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 96th percentile and ranks 12th among relief pitchers. Cade Smith carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.