Jose Altuve
Jose Altuve is a 36-year-old second baseman for the Houston Astros. He is a speedy second baseman, ranked 557th in the league at the position.
Edge Profile
Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 79, Stick of 70, and Carry of 80, Jose Altuve sits in the 86th percentile, 86th percentile, and 86th percentile in those areas. His 52 Edge lands in the 86th percentile and ranks 64th among second basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Jose Altuve's 70 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 86th percentile and ranks 61st among second basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Jose Altuve has performed very poorly, and his production has likely cost Houston Astros games. Jose Altuve's 79 Skill sits in the 86th percentile and ranks 57th among second basemen.
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. Jose Altuve has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 80.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 36, Jose Altuve carries a 93 LI, which points to a shorter window before age or role begins to limit his value. That places him in the 39th percentile and ranks 60th among second basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Jose Altuve is under control for 4 seasons at a $25 million annual salary, with about $100 million remaining. His 40 CE marks the contract as a substantial drag on his value, placing him in the 1st percentile and 555th among second basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Jose Altuve's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His -57 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 1st percentile and ranks 557th among second basemen. Jose Altuve is deeply underwater as a trade asset and would likely require substantial salary relief or added value to move.