Shane Smith
Shane Smith is a 26-year-old starting pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. He is a power starting pitcher with good movement, ranked 183rd 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 107, Stick of 80, and Carry of 103, Shane Smith sits in the 97th percentile, 88th percentile, and 96th percentile in those areas. His 92 Edge lands in the 94th percentile and ranks 106th among starting pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Shane Smith's 80 Stick suggests he is vastly outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 88th percentile and ranks 158th among starting pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Shane Smith has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Chicago White Sox games. Shane Smith's 107 Skill sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 67th among starting pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Sean Newcomb at 157, Miguel Vargas at 152, and Grant Taylor at 152. Shane Smith has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 103.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 26, Shane Smith carries a 96 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 41st percentile and ranks 4550th among starting pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Shane Smith is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $3.3 million remaining. His 115 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 91st percentile and 154th among starting pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Shane Smith's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +15 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 94th percentile and ranks 183rd among starting pitchers. Shane Smith carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.