Between 24 and 30, the median performance deviates like, 3% from the statistical peak. There are numerous players whose true peak is not at age 26. This completely misapplies the concept of peak, and ignores the weird development environment caused by COVID. It doesn't really matter if Kjerstad came up late, as long as he can prove he can perform now. It would affect his ability to secure a second contract after he hits free agency, but that is not what is being discussed.