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Boston Red Sox

Willson Contreras

1BAge 34Under Contract2 Years Control

Willson Contreras is a 34-year-old first baseman for the Boston Red Sox. He is a power-first first baseman, ranked 6th in the league at the position.

Power91Contact36Discipline51Speed49Fielding76Arm491119699102105100
Edge163
Stick121
Skill143
Carry140
LI107
CE143
NTV+24
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Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 143, Stick of 121, and Carry of 140, Willson Contreras sits in the 100th percentile, 99th percentile, and 99th percentile in those areas. His 163 Edge lands in the 99th percentile and ranks 4th among first basemen.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Willson Contreras' 121 Stick suggests he is vastly outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 12th among first basemen.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Willson Contreras has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Boston Red Sox games. Willson Contreras' 143 Skill sits in the 100th percentile and ranks 1st among first basemen.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Wilyer Abreu at 153, Ceddanne Rafaela at 142, and Caleb Durbin at 132. Willson Contreras has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 140.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 34, Willson Contreras carries a 107 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 95th percentile and ranks 34th among first basemen.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Willson Contreras is under control for 2 seasons at a $17.5 million annual salary, with about $42.5 million remaining. His 143 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 99th percentile and 4th among first basemen.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Willson Contreras's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +24 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 6th among first basemen. Willson Contreras carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.

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