Austin Riley
Austin Riley is a 29-year-old third baseman for the Atlanta Braves. He is a power-first third baseman with good speed, ranked 341st 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 85, Stick of 96, and Carry of 86, Austin Riley sits in the 89th percentile, 93rd percentile, and 89th percentile in those areas. His 80 Edge lands in the 92nd percentile and ranks 49th among third basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Austin Riley's 96 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 93rd percentile and ranks 39th among third basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Austin Riley has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Atlanta Braves games. Austin Riley's 85 Skill sits in the 89th percentile and ranks 48th among third basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Chris Sale at 150, Matt Olson at 142, and Didier Fuentes at 141. Austin Riley has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 86.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 29, Austin Riley carries a 97 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 41st percentile and ranks 53rd among third basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Austin Riley is under control for 7 seasons at a $21.2 million annual salary, with about $148.4 million remaining. His 45 CE marks the contract as a substantial drag on his value, placing him in the 1st percentile and 339th among third basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Austin Riley's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His -13 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 1st percentile and ranks 341st among third basemen. Austin Riley carries negative value, so a trade may require salary relief, a smaller return, or another asset.