Mason Black
Mason Black is a 26-year-old relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. He is a movement relief pitcher, ranked 334th 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 87, Stick of 69, and Carry of 87, Mason Black sits in the 90th percentile, 86th percentile, and 89th percentile in those areas. His 58 Edge lands in the 86th percentile and ranks 457th among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Mason Black's 69 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 86th percentile and ranks 495th among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Mason Black has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Kansas City Royals games. Mason Black's 87 Skill sits in the 90th percentile and ranks 372nd among relief 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. Mason Black 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 26, Mason Black carries a 92 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 469th among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Mason Black is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.2 million annual salary, with about $1.4 million remaining. His 114 CE leans in the club's favor, placing him in the 90th percentile and 408th among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Mason Black'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 334th among relief pitchers. Mason Black has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.