Nico Hoerner
Nico Hoerner is a 29-year-old second baseman for the Chicago Cubs. He is a contact-first second baseman with an elite glove and good speed, ranked 554th 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 111, Stick of 109, and Carry of 108, Nico Hoerner sits in the 97th percentile, 97th percentile, and 97th percentile in those areas. His 119 Edge lands in the 97th percentile and ranks 13th among second basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Nico Hoerner's 109 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 97th percentile and ranks 24th among second basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Nico Hoerner has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Chicago Cubs games. Nico Hoerner's 111 Skill sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 12th among second basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Pete Crow-Armstrong at 175, Alex Bregman at 141, and Seiya Suzuki at 140. Nico Hoerner has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 108.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 29, Nico Hoerner carries a 116 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 11th among second basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Nico Hoerner is under control for one season at a $47 million annual salary, with about $103.3 million remaining. His 40 CE marks the contract as a substantial drag on his value, placing him in the 1st percentile and 557th among second basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Nico Hoerner's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His -8 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 2nd percentile and ranks 554th among second basemen. Nico Hoerner carries negative value, so a trade may require salary relief, a smaller return, or another asset.