Grant Taylor
Grant Taylor is a 24-year-old relief pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. He is a power relief pitcher with good contact suppression and good command, ranked 6th 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 152, Stick of 136, and Carry of 152, Grant Taylor sits in the 100th percentile, 100th percentile, and 100th percentile in those areas. His 183 Edge lands in the 100th percentile and ranks 5th among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Grant Taylor's 136 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 100th percentile and ranks 13th among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Grant Taylor has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Chicago White Sox games. Grant Taylor's 152 Skill sits in the 100th percentile and ranks 8th among relief pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Sean Newcomb at 157, Miguel Vargas at 152, and Sean Burke at 132. Grant Taylor has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 152.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 24, Grant Taylor carries a 106 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 95th percentile and ranks 96th among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Grant Taylor is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $4.7 million remaining. His 147 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 100th percentile and 1st among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Grant Taylor's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +23 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 6th among relief pitchers. Grant Taylor carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.