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Kansas City Royals

Mitch Spence

SP/RPAge 28Arb4 Years Control

Mitch Spence is a 28-year-old hybrid pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. He is a movement hybrid pitcher, ranked 49th in the league at the role.

Velo29Movement37Command12Length5Supp19Arsenal67981009159798
Edge66
Stick74
Skill88
Carry88
LI94
CE112
NTV+3
6080100120140160202487202560202674Career StickYear-over-year underlying-skill trend
Velo29Movement37Command12Length5Supp19Arsenal679810091597986 Tools

Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 88, Stick of 74, and Carry of 88, Mitch Spence sits in the 90th percentile, 86th percentile, and 90th percentile in those areas. His 66 Edge lands in the 88th percentile and ranks 42nd among hybrid pitchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Mitch Spence's 74 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 86th percentile and ranks 53rd among hybrid pitchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Mitch Spence has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Kansas City Royals games. Mitch Spence's 88 Skill sits in the 90th percentile and ranks 32nd among hybrid 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. Mitch Spence has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 88.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 28, Mitch Spence carries a 94 LI, which points to a shorter or less certain window due to role, age, or pitching risk. That places him in the 39th percentile and ranks 58th among hybrid pitchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Mitch Spence is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.3 million annual salary, with about $1.2 million remaining. His 112 CE leans in the club's favor, placing him in the 89th percentile and 43rd among hybrid pitchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Mitch Spence's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +3 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 72nd percentile and ranks 49th among hybrid pitchers. Mitch Spence has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.

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