Carson Kelly
Carson Kelly is a 32-year-old catcher for the Chicago Cubs. He is a contact-first catcher with a good eye, ranked 36th 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 109, Stick of 103, and Carry of 106, Carson Kelly sits in the 97th percentile, 95th percentile, and 97th percentile in those areas. His 116 Edge lands in the 97th percentile and ranks 21st among catchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Carson Kelly's 103 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 95th percentile and ranks 32nd among catchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Carson Kelly has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Chicago Cubs games. Carson Kelly's 109 Skill sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 19th among catchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Pete Crow-Armstrong at 175, Alex Bregman at 141, and Seiya Suzuki at 140. Carson Kelly has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 106.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 32, Carson Kelly carries a 109 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 97th percentile and ranks 13th among catchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Carson Kelly is under control for one season at a $5.8 million annual salary, with about $6.5 million remaining. His 103 CE is close to a fair exchange between salary and production, placing him in the 87th percentile and 80th among catchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Carson Kelly's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +17 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 95th percentile and ranks 36th among catchers. Carson Kelly carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.