Andrew Velazquez
Andrew Velazquez is a 32-year-old shortstop for the Kansas City Royals. He is a glove-first shortstop, ranked 125th 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 81, Stick of 106, and Carry of 82, Andrew Velazquez sits in the 87th percentile, 96th percentile, and 87th percentile in those areas. His 84 Edge lands in the 93rd percentile and ranks 37th among shortstops.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Andrew Velazquez's 106 Stick suggests he is performing far below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 96th percentile and ranks 14th among shortstops.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Andrew Velazquez has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Kansas City Royals games. Andrew Velazquez's 81 Skill sits in the 87th percentile and ranks 48th among shortstops.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Bobby Witt Jr. at 153, Jac Caglianone at 131, and Michael Wacha at 122. Andrew Velazquez has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 82.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 32, Andrew Velazquez carries a 85 LI, which points to a shorter window before age or role begins to limit his value. That places him in the 27th percentile and ranks 56th among shortstops.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Andrew Velazquez is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $0.8 million remaining. His 109 CE leans in the club's favor, placing him in the 88th percentile and 38th among shortstops.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Andrew Velazquez's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +4 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 76th percentile and ranks 125th among shortstops. Andrew Velazquez has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.