Shane Smith
Shane Smith is a 26-year-old starting pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. He is a power starting pitcher, ranked 1571st in the league at the role.
About these ratings
Tool ratings combine recorded performance with statistical estimates. Speed, arm, and fielding include outcome-based estimates rather than direct physical measurements.
Limited MLB evidence: 89.0% MLB and 11.0% level-adjusted minor-league estimate.
Minor-league estimate: 45.9% observed statistical weight and 54.1% historical peer baseline; individual tools use their own sample weights.
* On NTV, this indicates estimated or unverified inputs. CE uses an asterisk only when current contract information is unavailable.
CE uses the best available contract information, including partial terms, estimated salaries, and projected team control. CE shows an asterisk only when current contract information is unavailable; free agents without a current agreement use 100*.
2026 win contribution
-0.38 Player Wins · 0.19 expected from replacement · -0.57 wins above replacement
Includes contributions to every team played for in 2026. Perf expresses wins above replacement on a scale where 100 is average. How the win totals reconcile
Six-tool graphs show percentiles from available performance evidence. Speed uses baserunning outcomes; Arm uses position-adjusted throwing outcomes. Movement describes tracked pitch movement within pitch type. Minor-league comparisons account for competition level; unavailable measurements display MD.
Edge Profile
Edge combines Perf, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Perf of 79, Stick of 94, and Carry of 84, Shane Smith sits in the 13th percentile, 43rd percentile, and 16th percentile in those areas. His 72 Edge lands in the 26th percentile and ranks 148th among starting pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Shane Smith's 94 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports. It also places him in the 43rd percentile and ranks 137th among starting pitchers.
Perf Profile
Perf measures season wins above replacement after allocating each team's actual wins to its players. It includes Shane Smith's contributions to every team he played for. His 79 Perf is well below average on a scale where 100 is average and 20 points is one standard deviation. It sits in the 13th percentile and ranks 169th among starting pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Perf in the context of the roster around a player and includes a bounded clutch adjustment for offense, pitching, and defense when available. Close games and later innings earn more weight, and difficult defensive plays receive their own credit. His clutch runs are offense +0.0, pitching +0.0, defense -0.2. The strongest rated teammates are Miguel Vargas at 148, Tristan Peters at 130, and Chase Meidroth at 129. Shane Smith has contributed about as much as his own Perf suggests, resulting in a Carry of 84.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 26, Shane Smith carries a 104 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 45th percentile and ranks 1556th among starting pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. The model uses a 5 seasons control horizon, $0.8 million average annual value, and about $0.8 million in contract-scenario costs for Shane Smith. Options and arbitration can make those years or costs conditional; manual contract inputs may lag new agreements. His 105 CE leans in the club's favor, placing him in the 60th percentile and 824th 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 +2* NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 24th percentile and ranks 1571st among starting pitchers. Shane Smith has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.