Kyle Higashioka
Kyle Higashioka is a 36-year-old catcher for the Texas Rangers. He is a contact-first catcher, ranked 136th 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 102, Stick of 92, and Carry of 102, Kyle Higashioka sits in the 96th percentile, 92nd percentile, and 96th percentile in those areas. His 101 Edge lands in the 96th percentile and ranks 29th among catchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Kyle Higashioka's 92 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 92nd percentile and ranks 64th among catchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Kyle Higashioka has performed around the middle of the league, without strongly pushing the club toward winning or losing Texas Rangers games. Kyle Higashioka's 102 Skill sits in the 96th percentile and ranks 25th among catchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Jacob Latz at 155, Wyatt Langford at 129, and Ezequiel Duran at 124. Kyle Higashioka has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 102.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 36, Kyle Higashioka carries a 91 LI, which points to a shorter window before age or role begins to limit his value. That places him in the 38th percentile and ranks 69th among catchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Kyle Higashioka is under control for one season at a $6.8 million annual salary, with about $7.8 million remaining. His 94 CE suggests the salary is running ahead of the expected return, placing him in the 2nd percentile and 802nd among catchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Kyle Higashioka's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +4 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 76th percentile and ranks 136th among catchers. Kyle Higashioka has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.