Louis Varland
Louis Varland is a 28-year-old relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays. He is a power relief pitcher with good contact suppression and good command, ranked 3rd 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 170, Stick of 145, and Carry of 178, Louis Varland sits in the 100th percentile, 100th percentile, and 100th percentile in those areas. His 215 Edge lands in the 100th percentile and ranks 2nd among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Louis Varland's 145 Stick suggests he is vastly outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 100th percentile and ranks 5th among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Louis Varland has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Toronto Blue Jays games. Louis Varland's 170 Skill sits in the 100th percentile and ranks 1st among relief pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Dylan Cease at 153, Spencer Miles at 139, and Tyler Rogers at 131. Louis Varland has carried more of the load than his individual results alone show, lifting his Carry to 178.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 28, Louis Varland carries a 109 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 97th percentile and ranks 54th among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Louis Varland is under control for 5 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $0.8 million remaining. His 146 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 100th percentile and 4th among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Louis Varland's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +25 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 3rd among relief pitchers. Louis Varland carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.