Zak Kent
Zak Kent is a 28-year-old relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals. He is a power relief pitcher, ranked 387th 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 86, Stick of 74, and Carry of 87, Zak Kent sits in the 89th percentile, 86th percentile, and 89th percentile in those areas. His 61 Edge lands in the 87th percentile and ranks 433rd among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Zak Kent'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 449th among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Zak Kent has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Washington Nationals games. Zak Kent's 86 Skill sits in the 89th percentile and ranks 408th 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. Zak Kent has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 87.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 28, Zak Kent carries a 97 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 41st percentile and ranks 340th among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Zak Kent is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $4.7 million remaining. His 114 CE leans in the club's favor, placing him in the 90th percentile and 415th among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Zak Kent'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 387th among relief pitchers. Zak Kent has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.