AJ Smith-Shawver
AJ Smith-Shawver is a 23-year-old starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. He is a power starting pitcher, ranked 316th 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 91, Stick of 77, and Carry of 91, AJ Smith-Shawver sits in the 92nd percentile, 87th percentile, and 92nd percentile in those areas. His 72 Edge lands in the 89th percentile and ranks 146th among starting pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. AJ Smith-Shawver's 77 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 87th percentile and ranks 159th among starting pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. AJ Smith-Shawver has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Atlanta Braves games. AJ Smith-Shawver's 91 Skill sits in the 92nd percentile and ranks 124th among starting pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Chris Sale at 150, Matt Olson at 142, and Didier Fuentes at 141. AJ Smith-Shawver has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 91.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 23, AJ Smith-Shawver carries a 102 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 54th percentile and ranks 3611th among starting pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. AJ Smith-Shawver is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $3.2 million remaining. His 116 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 91st percentile and 144th among starting pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates AJ Smith-Shawver's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +8 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 89th percentile and ranks 316th among starting pitchers. AJ Smith-Shawver has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.