Matt Vierling
Matt Vierling is a 29-year-old center fielder for the Detroit Tigers. He is a speedy center fielder with good contact skills, ranked 169th 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 68, Stick of 98, and Carry of 69, Matt Vierling sits in the 85th percentile, 94th percentile, and 85th percentile in those areas. His 61 Edge lands in the 87th percentile and ranks 58th among center fielders.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Matt Vierling's 98 Stick suggests he is performing far below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 94th percentile and ranks 30th among center fielders.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Matt Vierling has performed very poorly, and his production has likely cost Detroit Tigers games. Matt Vierling's 68 Skill sits in the 85th percentile and ranks 60th among center fielders.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Dillon Dingler at 157, Kevin McGonigle at 149, and Troy Melton at 133. Matt Vierling has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 69.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 29, Matt Vierling carries a 105 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 94th percentile and ranks 17th among center fielders.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Matt Vierling is under control for 2 seasons at a $3.3 million annual salary, with about $6.5 million remaining. His 108 CE leans in the club's favor, placing him in the 88th percentile and 44th among center fielders.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Matt Vierling's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His 0 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 34th percentile and ranks 169th among center fielders. Matt Vierling sits near neutral value, where salary relief and roster fit may matter as much as the player return.