Steven Cruz
Steven Cruz is a 27-year-old relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. He is a power relief pitcher, ranked 132nd 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 94, Stick of 97, and Carry of 94, Steven Cruz sits in the 93rd percentile, 94th percentile, and 93rd percentile in those areas. His 86 Edge lands in the 93rd percentile and ranks 187th among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Steven Cruz's 97 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 94th percentile and ranks 185th among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Steven Cruz has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Kansas City Royals games. Steven Cruz's 94 Skill sits in the 93rd percentile and ranks 244th 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. Steven Cruz has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 94.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 27, Steven Cruz carries a 101 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 53rd percentile and ranks 237th among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Steven Cruz is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.7 million annual salary, with about $2.8 million remaining. His 124 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 95th percentile and 230th among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Steven Cruz's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +8 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 89th percentile and ranks 132nd among relief pitchers. Steven Cruz has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.