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Detroit Tigers

Javier Báez

SSAge 33Under Contract2 Years Control

Javier Báez is a 33-year-old shortstop for the Detroit Tigers. He is a speedy shortstop, ranked 390th in the league at the position.

Power11Contact46Discipline6Speed44Fielding24Arm188898811019598
Edge62
Stick82
Skill78
Carry79
LI86
CE40
NTV-41
6080100120140160202473202568202682Career StickYear-over-year underlying-skill trend
Power11Contact46Discipline6Speed44Fielding24Arm1888988110195986 Tools

Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 78, Stick of 82, and Carry of 79, Javier Báez sits in the 86th percentile, 89th percentile, and 86th percentile in those areas. His 62 Edge lands in the 87th percentile and ranks 54th among shortstops.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Javier Báez's 82 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 89th percentile and ranks 51st among shortstops.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Javier Báez has performed very poorly, and his production has likely cost Detroit Tigers games. Javier Báez's 78 Skill sits in the 86th percentile and ranks 51st among shortstops.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Dillon Dingler at 157, Kevin McGonigle at 149, and Troy Melton at 133. Javier Báez has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 79.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 33, Javier Báez carries a 86 LI, which points to a shorter window before age or role begins to limit his value. That places him in the 34th percentile and ranks 55th among shortstops.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Javier Báez is under control for 2 seasons at a $23.3 million annual salary, with about $48 million remaining. His 40 CE marks the contract as a substantial drag on his value, placing him in the 1st percentile and 386th among shortstops.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Javier Báez's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His -41 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 1st percentile and ranks 390th among shortstops. Javier Báez is deeply underwater as a trade asset and would likely require substantial salary relief or added value to move.

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