AJ Blubaugh
AJ Blubaugh is a 26-year-old relief pitcher for the Houston Astros. He is a movement relief pitcher with good velocity, a deep arsenal, and good contact suppression, ranked 19th 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 123, Stick of 114, and Carry of 124, AJ Blubaugh sits in the 99th percentile, 98th percentile, and 99th percentile in those areas. His 133 Edge lands in the 98th percentile and ranks 42nd among relief pitchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. AJ Blubaugh's 114 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 67th among relief pitchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. AJ Blubaugh has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Houston Astros games. AJ Blubaugh's 123 Skill sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 36th among relief pitchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Yordan Alvarez at 174, Josh Hader at 147, and Steven Okert at 144. AJ Blubaugh has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 124.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 26, AJ Blubaugh carries a 105 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 94th percentile and ranks 107th among relief pitchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. AJ Blubaugh is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $4.7 million remaining. His 142 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 99th percentile and 18th among relief pitchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates AJ Blubaugh's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +18 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 96th percentile and ranks 19th among relief pitchers. AJ Blubaugh carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.