Matt Olson
Matt Olson is a 32-year-old first baseman for the Atlanta Braves. He is a power-first first baseman with a good glove, ranked 2nd 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 142, Stick of 132, and Carry of 140, Matt Olson sits in the 100th percentile, 99th percentile, and 99th percentile in those areas. His 170 Edge lands in the 100th percentile and ranks 3rd among first basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Matt Olson's 132 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 5th among first basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Matt Olson has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Atlanta Braves games. Matt Olson's 142 Skill sits in the 100th percentile and ranks 2nd among first basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Chris Sale at 150, Didier Fuentes at 141, and Robert Suarez at 137. Matt Olson has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 140.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 32, Matt Olson 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 28th among first basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Matt Olson is under control for 4 seasons at a $21 million annual salary, with about $88 million remaining. His 143 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 99th percentile and 2nd among first basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Matt Olson's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +31 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 2nd among first basemen. Matt Olson carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.