Zac Thornton
Zac Thornton is a 24-year-old starting pitcher for the New York Mets. He is a precision starting pitcher with an elite arsenal and good movement, ranked 94th 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 106, Stick of 91, and Carry of 109, Zac Thornton sits in the 97th percentile, 92nd percentile, and 97th percentile in those areas. His 103 Edge lands in the 96th percentile and ranks 92nd among starting pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Zac Thornton's 91 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 92nd percentile and ranks 123rd among starting pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Zac Thornton has performed well, and his production has likely helped win New York Mets games. Zac Thornton's 106 Skill sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 75th among starting pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Juan Soto at 125, Carson Benge at 124, and Luis Torrens at 120. Zac Thornton has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 109.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 24, Zac Thornton carries a 111 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 97th percentile and ranks 57th among starting pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Zac Thornton is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $0.8 million remaining. His 131 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 97th percentile and 75th among starting pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Zac Thornton's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +28 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 94th among starting pitchers. Zac Thornton carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.