Nathaniel Lowe
Nathaniel Lowe is a 31-year-old first baseman for the Cleveland Guardians. He is a contact-first first baseman, ranked 42nd 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 98, Stick of 104, and Carry of 97, Nathaniel Lowe sits in the 95th percentile, 96th percentile, and 95th percentile in those areas. His 97 Edge lands in the 95th percentile and ranks 24th among first basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Nathaniel Lowe's 104 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 96th percentile and ranks 19th among first basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Nathaniel Lowe has performed around the middle of the league, without strongly pushing the club toward winning or losing Cleveland Guardians games. Nathaniel Lowe's 98 Skill sits in the 95th percentile and ranks 28th among first basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Parker Messick at 147, Steven Kwan at 142, and Cade Smith at 136. Nathaniel Lowe has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 97.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 31, Nathaniel Lowe carries a 112 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 21st among first basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Nathaniel Lowe is under control for one season at a $1.8 million annual salary, with about $1.8 million remaining. His 120 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 93rd percentile and 23rd among first basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Nathaniel Lowe'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 89th percentile and ranks 42nd among first basemen. Nathaniel Lowe has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.