Mike Trout
Mike Trout is a 35-year-old center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels. He is a power-first center fielder with an elite eye and good speed, ranked 31st 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 122, Stick of 154, and Carry of 127, Mike Trout sits in the 99th percentile, 100th percentile, and 99th percentile in those areas. His 177 Edge lands in the 100th percentile and ranks 2nd among center fielders.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Mike Trout's 154 Stick suggests he is performing far below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 100th percentile and ranks 1st among center fielders.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Mike Trout has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Los Angeles Angels games. Mike Trout's 122 Skill sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 6th among center fielders.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Reid Detmers at 120, Walbert Ureña at 119, and Zach Neto at 117. Mike Trout has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 127.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 35, Mike Trout carries a 118 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 3rd among center fielders.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Mike Trout is under control for 5 seasons at a $35.5 million annual salary, with about $185.6 million remaining. His 72 CE marks the contract as a substantial drag on his value, placing him in the 1st percentile and 179th among center fielders.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Mike Trout's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +19 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 96th percentile and ranks 31st among center fielders. Mike Trout carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.