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New York Yankees

Ali Sánchez

CAge 29Pre-arb5 Years Control

Ali Sánchez is a 29-year-old catcher for the New York Yankees. He is a glove-first catcher, ranked 89th in the league at the position.

Power31Contact52Discipline32Speed11Fielding83Arm4993999489108100
Edge80
Stick97
Skill83
Carry84
LI91
CE115
NTV+6
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Power31Contact52Discipline32Speed11Fielding83Arm49939994891081006 Tools

Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 83, Stick of 97, and Carry of 84, Ali Sánchez sits in the 88th percentile, 94th percentile, and 88th percentile in those areas. His 80 Edge lands in the 92nd percentile and ranks 70th among catchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Ali Sánchez's 97 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 94th percentile and ranks 41st among catchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Ali Sánchez has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost New York Yankees games. Ali Sánchez's 83 Skill sits in the 88th percentile and ranks 81st among catchers.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Paul Blackburn at 155, Cam Schlittler at 153, and Brent Headrick at 152. Ali Sánchez has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 84.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 29, Ali Sánchez carries a 91 LI, which points to a shorter window before age or role begins to limit his value. That places him in the 38th percentile and ranks 67th among catchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Ali Sánchez is under control for 5 seasons at a $0.5 million annual salary, with about $2.4 million remaining. His 115 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 91st percentile and 36th among catchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Ali Sánchez's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +6 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 85th percentile and ranks 89th among catchers. Ali Sánchez has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.

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