Donovan Walton
Donovan Walton is a 32-year-old second baseman for the Athletics. He is a contact-first second baseman, ranked 41st 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 95, Stick of 102, and Carry of 95, Donovan Walton sits in the 94th percentile, 95th percentile, and 94th percentile in those areas. His 97 Edge lands in the 95th percentile and ranks 26th among second basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Donovan Walton's 102 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 second basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Donovan Walton has performed around the middle of the league, without strongly pushing the club toward winning or losing Athletics games. Donovan Walton's 95 Skill sits in the 94th percentile and ranks 29th among second basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Shea Langeliers at 143, Nick Kurtz at 135, and Hogan Harris at 123. Donovan Walton has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 95.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 32, Donovan Walton carries a 114 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 17th among second basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Donovan Walton is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.5 million annual salary, with about $2.2 million remaining. His 109 CE leans in the club's favor, placing him in the 88th percentile and 41st among second basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Donovan Walton's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +9 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 90th percentile and ranks 41st among second basemen. Donovan Walton has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.