Christian Vázquez
Christian Vázquez is a 36-year-old catcher for the Houston Astros. He is a glove-first catcher, ranked 423rd 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 91, Stick of 51, and Carry of 91, Christian Vázquez sits in the 92nd percentile, 85th percentile, and 92nd percentile in those areas. His 55 Edge lands in the 86th percentile and ranks 90th among catchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Christian Vázquez's 51 Stick suggests he is vastly outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 85th percentile and ranks 94th among catchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Christian Vázquez has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Houston Astros games. Christian Vázquez's 91 Skill sits in the 92nd percentile and ranks 47th among catchers.
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. Christian Vázquez has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 91.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 36, Christian Vázquez carries a 84 LI, which points to a shorter window before age or role begins to limit his value. That places him in the 16th percentile and ranks 78th among catchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Christian Vázquez is under control for one season at a $1 million annual salary, with about $1 million remaining. His 99 CE is close to a fair exchange between salary and production, placing him in the 2nd percentile and 795th among catchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Christian Vázquez's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His 0 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 34th percentile and ranks 423rd among catchers. Christian Vázquez sits near neutral value, where salary relief and roster fit may matter as much as the player return.