Zac Thornton
Zac Thornton is a 24-year-old starting pitcher for the New York Mets. He is a precision starting pitcher, ranked 1324th in the league at the role.
About these ratings
Tool ratings combine recorded performance with statistical estimates. Speed, arm, and fielding include outcome-based estimates rather than direct physical measurements.
Limited MLB evidence: 84.3% MLB and 15.7% level-adjusted minor-league estimate.
Minor-league estimate: 51.8% observed statistical weight and 48.2% historical peer baseline; individual tools use their own sample weights.
* On NTV, this indicates estimated or unverified inputs. CE uses an asterisk only when current contract information is unavailable.
CE uses the best available contract information, including partial terms, estimated salaries, and projected team control. CE shows an asterisk only when current contract information is unavailable; free agents without a current agreement use 100*.
2026 win contribution
2.55 Player Wins · 1.83 expected from replacement · 0.72 wins above replacement
Includes contributions to every team played for in 2026. Perf expresses wins above replacement on a scale where 100 is average. How the win totals reconcile
Six-tool graphs show percentiles from available performance evidence. Speed uses baserunning outcomes; Arm uses position-adjusted throwing outcomes. Movement describes tracked pitch movement within pitch type. Minor-league comparisons account for competition level; unavailable measurements display MD.
Edge Profile
Edge combines Perf, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Perf of 95, Stick of 90, and Carry of 100, Zac Thornton sits in the 71st percentile, 31st percentile, and 73rd percentile in those areas. His 90 Edge lands in the 64th percentile and ranks 91st among starting pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Zac Thornton's 90 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile. It also places him in the 31st percentile and ranks 168th among starting pitchers.
Perf Profile
Perf measures season wins above replacement after allocating each team's actual wins to its players. It includes Zac Thornton's contributions to every team he played for. His 95 Perf is around average on a scale where 100 is average and 20 points is one standard deviation. It sits in the 71st percentile and ranks 82nd among starting pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Perf in the context of the roster around a player and includes a bounded clutch adjustment for offense, pitching, and defense when available. Close games and later innings earn more weight, and difficult defensive plays receive their own credit. His clutch runs are offense +0.0, pitching +0.6, defense +0.3. The strongest rated teammates are Nolan McLean at 130, Juan Soto at 126, and A.J. Ewing at 112. Zac Thornton has contributed about as much as his own Perf suggests, resulting in a Carry of 100.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 24, Zac Thornton carries a 107 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 65th percentile and ranks 1278th among starting pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. The model uses a 6 seasons control horizon, $0.8 million average annual value, and about $0.8 million in contract-scenario costs for Zac Thornton. Options and arbitration can make those years or costs conditional; manual contract inputs may lag new agreements. His 101 CE is close to a fair exchange between salary and production, placing him in the 23rd percentile and 1442nd 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 +6* NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 48th percentile and ranks 1324th among starting pitchers. Zac Thornton has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.