Yandy Díaz
Yandy Díaz is a 35-year-old designated hitter for the Tampa Bay Rays. He is a contact-first designated hitter, 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 127, Stick of 104, and Carry of 125, Yandy Díaz sits in the 99th percentile, 96th percentile, and 99th percentile in those areas. His 129 Edge lands in the 98th percentile and ranks 1st among designated hitters.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Yandy Díaz's 104 Stick suggests he is vastly outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 96th percentile and ranks 1st among designated hitters.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Yandy Díaz has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Tampa Bay Rays games. Yandy Díaz's 127 Skill sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 1st among designated hitters.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Junior Caminero at 148, Bryan Baker at 147, and Kevin Kelly at 144. Yandy Díaz has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 125.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 35, Yandy Díaz carries a 111 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 97th percentile and ranks 3rd among designated hitters.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Yandy Díaz is under control for 2 seasons at a $8 million annual salary, with about $16 million remaining. His 141 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 99th percentile and 1st among designated hitters.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Yandy Díaz's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +21 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 1st among designated hitters. Yandy Díaz carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.