Gus Varland
Gus Varland is a 29-year-old relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals. He is a power relief pitcher, ranked 406th 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 74, Stick of 55, and Carry of 75, Gus Varland sits in the 86th percentile, 85th percentile, and 86th percentile in those areas. His 33 Edge lands in the 85th percentile and ranks 510th among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Gus Varland's 55 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 85th percentile and ranks 513th among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Gus Varland has performed very poorly, and his production has likely cost Washington Nationals games. Gus Varland's 74 Skill sits in the 86th percentile and ranks 492nd among relief pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are James Wood at 144, CJ Abrams at 135, and Cade Cavalli at 117. Gus Varland has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 75.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 29, Gus Varland carries a 102 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 54th percentile and ranks 201st among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Gus Varland is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $4.7 million remaining. His 102 CE is close to a fair exchange between salary and production, placing him in the 87th percentile and 484th among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Gus Varland'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 68th percentile and ranks 406th among relief pitchers. Gus Varland has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.