AJ Smith-Shawver
AJ Smith-Shawver is a 23-year-old starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. He is a power starting pitcher with good movement, ranked 1046th 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 92, Stick of 78, and Carry of 92, AJ Smith-Shawver sits in the 93rd percentile, 88th percentile, and 93rd percentile in those areas. His 74 Edge lands in the 90th percentile and ranks 137th among starting pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. AJ Smith-Shawver's 78 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 88th percentile and ranks 155th 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 92 Skill sits in the 93rd percentile and ranks 114th among starting pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Matt Olson at 147, Dylan Lee at 143, and Robert Suarez at 141. AJ Smith-Shawver has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 92.
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 103 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 74th percentile and ranks 221st 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 139 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 94th percentile and 114th 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 +17 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 80th percentile and ranks 1046th among starting pitchers. AJ Smith-Shawver carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.