Ildemaro Vargas
Ildemaro Vargas is a 35-year-old first baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He is a contact-first first baseman, ranked 40th 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 98, Stick of 77, and Carry of 97, Ildemaro Vargas sits in the 95th percentile, 87th percentile, and 95th percentile in those areas. His 80 Edge lands in the 92nd percentile and ranks 34th among first basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Ildemaro Vargas' 77 Stick suggests he is vastly outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 87th percentile and ranks 50th among first basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Ildemaro Vargas has performed around the middle of the league, without strongly pushing the club toward winning or losing Arizona Diamondbacks games. Ildemaro Vargas' 98 Skill sits in the 95th percentile and ranks 27th among first basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Gabriel Moreno at 159, Corbin Carroll at 153, and Eduardo Rodriguez at 151. Ildemaro Vargas has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 97.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 35, Ildemaro Vargas carries a 103 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 74th percentile and ranks 45th among first basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Ildemaro Vargas is under control for one season at a $1.4 million annual salary, with about $1.4 million remaining. His 112 CE leans in the club's favor, placing him in the 89th percentile and 33rd among first basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Ildemaro Vargas's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +8 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 89th percentile and ranks 40th among first basemen. Ildemaro Vargas has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.