Austin Hedges
Austin Hedges is a 34-year-old catcher for the Cleveland Guardians. He is a contact-first catcher, ranked 90th 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 101, Stick of 86, and Carry of 99, Austin Hedges sits in the 96th percentile, 90th percentile, and 95th percentile in those areas. His 93 Edge lands in the 95th percentile and ranks 40th among catchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Austin Hedges' 86 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 90th percentile and ranks 71st among catchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Austin Hedges has performed around the middle of the league, without strongly pushing the club toward winning or losing Cleveland Guardians games. Austin Hedges' 101 Skill sits in the 96th percentile and ranks 26th among catchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Parker Messick at 147, Steven Kwan at 142, and Cade Smith at 136. Austin Hedges has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 99.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 34, Austin Hedges carries a 97 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 41st percentile and ranks 48th among catchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Austin Hedges is under control for one season at a $4 million annual salary, with about $4 million remaining. His 102 CE is close to a fair exchange between salary and production, placing him in the 87th percentile and 81st among catchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Austin Hedges's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +6 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 85th percentile and ranks 90th among catchers. Austin Hedges has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.