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Chicago Cubs

Ben Brown

SP/RPAge 26Arb5 Years Control

Ben Brown is a 26-year-old hybrid pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. He is a power hybrid pitcher, ranked 4th in the league at the role.

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Edge129
Stick121
Skill112
Carry109
LI112
CE140
NTV+34
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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 112, Stick of 121, and Carry of 109, Ben Brown sits in the 98th percentile, 99th percentile, and 97th percentile in those areas. His 129 Edge lands in the 98th percentile and ranks 1st among hybrid pitchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Ben Brown's 121 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 1st among hybrid pitchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Ben Brown has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Chicago Cubs games. Ben Brown's 112 Skill sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 1st 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. Ben Brown has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 109.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 26, Ben Brown 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 6th among hybrid pitchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Ben Brown is under control for 5 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $4 million remaining. His 140 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 98th percentile and 3rd among hybrid pitchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Ben Brown's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +34 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 4th among hybrid pitchers. Ben Brown carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.

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