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Pittsburgh Pirates

Braxton Ashcraft

SPAge 26Pre-arb6 Years Control

Braxton Ashcraft is a 26-year-old starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is a power starting pitcher with good command, ranked 23rd in the league at the role.

Velo91Movement58Command92Length77Supp51Arsenal471161051077710296
Edge149
Stick121
Skill126
Carry127
LI114
CE146
NTV+58
608010012014016020251142026121Career StickYear-over-year underlying-skill trend
Velo91Movement58Command92Length77Supp51Arsenal4711610510777102966 Tools

Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 126, Stick of 121, and Carry of 127, Braxton Ashcraft sits in the 99th percentile, 99th percentile, and 99th percentile in those areas. His 149 Edge lands in the 99th percentile and ranks 19th among starting pitchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Braxton Ashcraft's 121 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 26th among starting pitchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Braxton Ashcraft has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Pittsburgh Pirates games. Braxton Ashcraft's 126 Skill sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 21st among starting pitchers.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Yohan Ramírez at 139, Luke Weaver at 136, and Brandon Lowe at 135. Braxton Ashcraft has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 127.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 26, Braxton Ashcraft carries a 114 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 21st among starting pitchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Braxton Ashcraft is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $4.8 million remaining. His 146 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 100th percentile and 9th among starting pitchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Braxton Ashcraft's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +58 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 100th percentile and ranks 23rd among starting pitchers. Braxton Ashcraft is a major trade asset with enough value to anchor a significant deal.

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