Taylor Ward
Taylor Ward is a 32-year-old left fielder for the Seattle Mariners. He is a contact-first left fielder with an elite eye, ranked 40th 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 107, Stick of 116, and Carry of 105, Taylor Ward sits in the 97th percentile, 98th percentile, and 97th percentile in those areas. His 119 Edge lands in the 97th percentile and ranks 15th among left fielders.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Taylor Ward's 116 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 12th among left fielders.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Taylor Ward has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Seattle Mariners games. Taylor Ward's 107 Skill sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 17th among left fielders.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Randy Arozarena at 145, Cole Young at 139, and Logan Gilbert at 126. Taylor Ward has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 105.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 32, Taylor Ward carries a 129 LI, which points to an unusually strong outlook for this stage of his career. That places him in the 100th percentile and ranks 5th among left fielders.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Taylor Ward is under control for one season at a $12.2 million annual salary, with about $12.2 million remaining. His 93 CE suggests the salary is running ahead of the expected return, placing him in the 1st percentile and 136th among left fielders.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Taylor Ward's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +12 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 93rd percentile and ranks 40th among left fielders. Taylor Ward carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.