Dansby Swanson
Dansby Swanson is a 32-year-old shortstop for the Chicago Cubs. He is a glove-first shortstop with good speed and a good eye, ranked 29th 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 115, Stick of 106, and Carry of 112, Dansby Swanson sits in the 98th percentile, 96th percentile, and 98th percentile in those areas. His 126 Edge lands in the 98th percentile and ranks 12th among shortstops.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Dansby Swanson's 106 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 96th percentile and ranks 16th among shortstops.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Dansby Swanson has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Chicago Cubs games. Dansby Swanson's 115 Skill sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 10th among shortstops.
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. Dansby Swanson has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 112.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 32, Dansby Swanson carries a 102 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 54th percentile and ranks 30th among shortstops.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Dansby Swanson is under control for 4 seasons at a $25.3 million annual salary, with about $109 million remaining. His 83 CE suggests the salary is running ahead of the expected return, placing him in the 1st percentile and 375th among shortstops.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Dansby Swanson's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +23 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 29th among shortstops. Dansby Swanson carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.