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Pittsburgh Pirates

Paul Skenes

SPAge 24Arb4 Years Control

Paul Skenes is a 24-year-old starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is a power starting pitcher with good command and good contact suppression, ranked 11th in the league at the role.

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Edge141
Stick131
Skill115
Carry114
LI117
CE144
NTV+71
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Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 115, Stick of 131, and Carry of 114, Paul Skenes sits in the 98th percentile, 99th percentile, and 98th percentile in those areas. His 141 Edge lands in the 99th percentile and ranks 26th among starting pitchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Paul Skenes' 131 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 16th among starting pitchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Paul Skenes has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Pittsburgh Pirates games. Paul Skenes' 115 Skill sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 46th among starting pitchers.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Yohan Ramírez at 139, Luke Weaver at 136, and Brandon Lowe at 135. Paul Skenes has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 114.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 24, Paul Skenes carries a 117 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 10th among starting pitchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Paul Skenes is under control for 4 seasons at a $1.1 million annual salary, with about $4.3 million remaining. His 144 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 100th percentile and 18th among starting pitchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Paul Skenes's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +71 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 100th percentile and ranks 11th among starting pitchers. Paul Skenes is a major trade asset with enough value to anchor a significant deal.

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