Kai-Wei Teng
Kai-Wei Teng is a 27-year-old hybrid pitcher for the Houston Astros. He is a movement hybrid pitcher with a deep arsenal, ranked 9th 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 92, Stick of 104, and Carry of 92, Kai-Wei Teng sits in the 92nd percentile, 96th percentile, and 92nd percentile in those areas. His 93 Edge lands in the 95th percentile and ranks 11th among hybrid pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Kai-Wei Teng's 104 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 96th percentile and ranks 9th among hybrid pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Kai-Wei Teng has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Houston Astros games. Kai-Wei Teng's 92 Skill sits in the 92nd percentile and ranks 21st among hybrid pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Yordan Alvarez at 174, Josh Hader at 147, and Steven Okert at 144. Kai-Wei Teng has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 92.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 27, Kai-Wei Teng carries a 109 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 97th percentile and ranks 17th among hybrid pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Kai-Wei Teng is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $4.7 million remaining. His 138 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 98th percentile and 9th among hybrid pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Kai-Wei Teng's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +28 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 9th among hybrid pitchers. Kai-Wei Teng carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.