Jacob Lopez
Jacob Lopez is a 28-year-old starting pitcher for the Athletics. He is a movement starting pitcher with good contact suppression, ranked 55th 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 96, Stick of 118, and Carry of 96, Jacob Lopez sits in the 94th percentile, 98th percentile, and 94th percentile in those areas. His 108 Edge lands in the 97th percentile and ranks 74th among starting pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Jacob Lopez's 118 Stick suggests he is performing far below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 34th among starting pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Jacob Lopez has performed around the middle of the league, without strongly pushing the club toward winning or losing Athletics games. Jacob Lopez's 96 Skill sits in the 94th percentile and ranks 107th among starting pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Shea Langeliers at 143, Nick Kurtz at 135, and Hogan Harris at 123. Jacob Lopez has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 96.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 28, Jacob Lopez carries a 103 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 74th percentile and ranks 1736th among starting pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Jacob Lopez is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $4.7 million remaining. His 141 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 99th percentile and 36th among starting pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Jacob Lopez's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +40 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 55th among starting pitchers. Jacob Lopez is a major trade asset with enough value to anchor a significant deal.