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Washington Nationals

Keibert Ruiz

CAge 28Under Contract5 Years Control

Keibert Ruiz is a 28-year-old catcher for the Washington Nationals. He is a contact-first catcher, ranked 35th in the league at the position.

Power31Contact92Discipline12Speed8Fielding60Arm49931108687101100
Edge112
Stick86
Skill113
Carry116
LI103
CE99
NTV+18
6080100120140160202474202586202686Career StickYear-over-year underlying-skill trend
Power31Contact92Discipline12Speed8Fielding60Arm499311086871011006 Tools

Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 113, Stick of 86, and Carry of 116, Keibert Ruiz sits in the 98th percentile, 90th percentile, and 98th percentile in those areas. His 112 Edge lands in the 97th percentile and ranks 23rd among catchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Keibert Ruiz's 86 Stick suggests he is vastly outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 90th percentile and ranks 77th among catchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Keibert Ruiz has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Washington Nationals games. Keibert Ruiz's 113 Skill sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 12th among catchers.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are James Wood at 144, CJ Abrams at 135, and Cade Cavalli at 117. Keibert Ruiz has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 116.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 28, Keibert Ruiz carries a 103 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 74th percentile and ranks 28th among catchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Keibert Ruiz is under control for 5 seasons at a $6.3 million annual salary, with about $36.9 million remaining. His 99 CE is close to a fair exchange between salary and production, placing him in the 2nd percentile and 797th among catchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Keibert Ruiz's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +18 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 96th percentile and ranks 35th among catchers. Keibert Ruiz carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.

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