Nick Fortes
Nick Fortes is a 29-year-old catcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. He is a contact-first catcher, ranked 83rd 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 91, Stick of 74, and Carry of 91, Nick Fortes sits in the 92nd percentile, 86th percentile, and 92nd percentile in those areas. His 72 Edge lands in the 89th percentile and ranks 81st among catchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Nick Fortes' 74 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 86th percentile and ranks 90th among catchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Nick Fortes has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Tampa Bay Rays games. Nick Fortes' 91 Skill sits in the 92nd percentile and ranks 52nd among catchers.
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. Nick Fortes has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 91.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 29, Nick Fortes 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 52nd among catchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Nick Fortes is under control for 3 seasons at a $2.5 million annual salary, with about $7.6 million remaining. His 101 CE is close to a fair exchange between salary and production, placing him in the 86th percentile and 82nd among catchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Nick Fortes's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +7 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 87th percentile and ranks 83rd among catchers. Nick Fortes has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.