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St. Louis Cardinals

Matt Svanson

RPAge 27Pre-arb6 Years Control

Matt Svanson is a 27-year-old relief pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. He is a power relief pitcher, ranked 417th in the league at the role.

Velo65Movement5Command24Length43Supp2Arsenal331078494439095
Edge14
Stick66
Skill51
Carry53
LI98
CE111
NTV+2
60801001201401602025108202666Career StickYear-over-year underlying-skill trend
Velo65Movement5Command24Length43Supp2Arsenal3310784944390956 Tools

Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 51, Stick of 66, and Carry of 53, Matt Svanson sits in the 85th percentile, 85th percentile, and 85th percentile in those areas. His 14 Edge lands in the 85th percentile and ranks 513th among relief pitchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Matt Svanson's 66 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 85th percentile and ranks 506th among relief pitchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Matt Svanson has performed very poorly, and his production has likely cost St. Louis Cardinals games. Matt Svanson's 51 Skill sits in the 85th percentile and ranks 513th among relief pitchers.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are JJ Wetherholt at 153, Jordan Walker at 140, and Iván Herrera at 123. Matt Svanson has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 53.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 27, Matt Svanson carries a 98 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 42nd percentile and ranks 301st among relief pitchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Matt Svanson is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $4.7 million remaining. His 111 CE leans in the club's favor, placing him in the 88th percentile and 460th among relief pitchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Matt Svanson's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +2 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 68th percentile and ranks 417th among relief pitchers. Matt Svanson has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.

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