Nick Mears
Nick Mears is a 29-year-old relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. He is a power relief pitcher, ranked 528th 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 91, Stick of 72, and Carry of 91, Nick Mears sits in the 92nd percentile, 86th percentile, and 92nd percentile in those areas. His 65 Edge lands in the 87th percentile and ranks 402nd among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Nick Mears' 72 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 86th percentile and ranks 474th among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Nick Mears has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Kansas City Royals games. Nick Mears' 91 Skill sits in the 92nd percentile and ranks 307th among relief pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Bobby Witt Jr. at 153, Jac Caglianone at 131, and Michael Wacha at 122. Nick Mears has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 91.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 29, Nick Mears carries a 95 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 40th percentile and ranks 391st among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Nick Mears is under control for 2 seasons at a $1.9 million annual salary, with about $3.8 million remaining. His 112 CE leans in the club's favor, placing him in the 89th percentile and 447th among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Nick Mears's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His 0 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 34th percentile and ranks 528th among relief pitchers. Nick Mears sits near neutral value, where salary relief and roster fit may matter as much as the player return.